In a thrilling showdown at the United Cup final on January 5, 2025, Coco Gauff pulled off an impressive victory over Iga Swiatek, winning 6-4, 6-4. The match was a testament to Gauff’s resilience and determination, as she managed to come back from a break down in both sets to secure the win.
As soon as the match concluded, Gauff’s celebration caught everyone’s attention. She performed a unique “digging” gesture, which many interpreted as a symbol of her having to dig deep to overcome the challenge posed by Swiatek. This celebration not only highlighted her mental toughness but also added a touch of flair to her victory.
Swiatek, on the other hand, gave a rather cold handshake, which added an element of tension to the post-match atmosphere. Despite this, Gauff acknowledged Swiatek’s formidable play, stating, “It was tough, not gonna lie. Iga made me work extremely hard.”
Gauff’s victory was particularly significant as it marked her third win over Swiatek in their last 14 meetings, including their recent WTA Finals encounter in November. This win also contributed to Team USA’s success in the United Cup, a mixed team event that features some of the world’s top tennis players.
Reflecting on her performance, Gauff said, “I have the belief that I’m one of the best players in the world and when I play good tennis I’m hard to beat. Today I think I played some great tennis. I’m glad I was able to get a point for Team USA.”
Gauff’s digging celebration has since become a memorable moment in tennis history, symbolizing her tenacity and the hard-fought nature of her victory over Swiatek. As she continues to build her career, this moment will undoubtedly be remembered as a defining point in her journey to the top of the tennis world.
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The moment @CocoGauff defeted Iga Swiatek to stake Team 🇺🇸 to a 1-0 lead over 🇵🇱 #UnitedCup pic.twitter.com/sPv1csAeeQ
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) January 5, 2025
Iga Swiatek in 2025
Now ranked no.2, Swiatek played her last match on the 5th of January when she was overcome by Cori Gauff 6-4 6-4 in the final in Australia (draw).
Until now, during this year the Pole owns a compiled 4-1 win-loss record. Iga Swiatek’s latest run in Australia was the best achievement of her season.
Cori Gauff in 2025
Currently the world no.3, the American played her last match on the 5th of January when she defeated Iga Swiatek 6-4 6-4 in the final in Australia to win her 9th career title.
This year Gauff has managed to achieve a 5-0 match record. The American conquered 1 title in Australia.
Iga Swiatek and Cori Gauff clashed against each other 14 times. Their head to head is 11-3 for Swiatek.
