Coco Gauff delivered another standout performance at the United Cup, defeating world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2. The victory leveled the semifinal tie between the United States and Poland after Taylor Fritz had earlier lost to Hubert Hurkacz. Gauff’s win marked her fourth consecutive triumph over Swiatek, making her the first player to beat the Pole four times in a row in straight sets.
Gauff reflects on her performance
Speaking after the match, Gauff explained how she managed to stay composed in the crucial moments. “I didn’t let the opportunities that I had on the first two match points get away from me. She played well. Maybe there was one error on the backhand. But after that she played the better tennis. But I knew how I was playing the whole match that I’d get it done,” said Gauff.
Crowd support and momentum
Gauff also acknowledged the role of her team and the atmosphere in helping her push through against one of the toughest opponents in the game. “My crowd support on the bench was really amazing. There’s a lot of Polish fans in the crowd, so I relied on my bench to cheer, but shout out to all the people who are cheering for me, I hear you,” Gauff added.
A growing rivalry
The win not only extended Gauff’s streak against Swiatek but also highlighted the growing rivalry between the two players. Swiatek still leads their overall head-to-head record, but Gauff’s recent dominance has shifted the dynamic. The American’s ability to rise in high-pressure team competitions continues to strengthen her reputation as one of the sport’s most resilient competitors.
Iga Swiatek in 2026
Now ranked no.2, the Pole played her last match on the 10th of January when she lost to world no.4 Cori Gauff 6-4 6-2 in the semifinal in Australia (draw).
During this season the Pole has achieved an overall 3-1 win-loss record. Iga Swiatek’s latest run in Australia was the best achievement of her season.
Cori Gauff in 2026
Now ranked no.4, Gauff played her last match on the 10th of January when she beat world no.2 Iga Swiatek 6-4 6-2 in the semifinal in Australia (draw).
At the moment, during this season the American achieved a 3-1 win-loss record. Cori Gauff’s latest run in Australia was the best achievement of her season.
Iga Swiatek and Cori Gauff clashed against each other 16 times. Their current record is 11-5 for Swiatek.
