Swiatek, Sabalenka dispute Rome title

By Agence France-Presse

May 18, 2024 12:10 am

ROME – Iga Swiatek swept past Coco Gauff to reach the Rome Open final on Thursday (Friday in Manila) where Aryna Sabalenka will stand in her way of a third title and her bid to match a Serena Williams record.

World number one Swiatek eased to a 6-4, 6-3 win over US Open champion Gauff for an 11th straight clay court victory while second seed Sabalenka defeated Danielle Collins 7-5, 6-2.

MAKING HISTORY Poland’s Iga Swiatek signs autographs after winning against USA’s Coco Gauff at the Women’s WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 16, 2024. AFP PHOTO

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