World number one Iga Swiatek defeated Daria Kasatkina in straight sets at the WTA Finals group stage, while Coco Gauff lost to Caroline Garcia in a similarly swift match.
Swiatek extended a winning streak against opponents in the top 10 to 13 in her fifth meeting with Kasatkina during their professional careers, with Swiatek winning her fourth of them 6-2 6-3.
The Polish star defeated her Russian opponent with ease, saving all three break points and continuing to excel in a season that has seen her rise to the top of the game.
Welcome to the Swiatek Show 🍿@iga_swiatek sails past Kasatkina 6-2, 6-3.#WTAFinals pic.twitter.com/hvX47onyBS
— wta (@WTA) November 1, 2022
Meanwhile, Coco Gauff was defeated by Caroline Garcia 6-4 6-3.
France’s Garcia, world number six, lined up a match against Swiatek with the win against better-ranked Gauff.
It was the first time Garcia has defeated the American, having lost both of their previous meets.
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