The world number seven fired 10 aces across the net while launching a barrage of strong serves at Azarenka, who maintained her composure. In order to meet with either Jessica Pegula or Sloane Stephens of the United States, she overcame Gauff’s strong defence and converted on 5 of her 13 break point opportunities.
Victoria Azarenka, 33, a two-time major champion, defeated American Coco Gauff, 18, 7-6(2), 4-6, 6-3, to advance to the semi-final of the Guadalajara Open in Mexico and continue her quest to snap a two-year title drought.
The world number seven fired 10 aces across the net while launching a barrage of strong serves at Azarenka, who maintained her composure. In order to meet with either Jessica Pegula or Sloane Stephens of the United States, she overcame Gauff’s strong defence and converted on 5 of her 13 break point opportunities.
Azarenka remarked, “She served really well; she was mixing a lot so I was trying to adjust.” “I just tried to be consistent,”
Gauff, who earlier this year made it to her first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros, has already secured a spot in the WTA Finals. Maria Sakkari and Veronika Kudermetova will square off on Friday to determine who will earn the final qualification spot.
She shares the same age as my career, so it was really intriguing, Azarenka remarked. I’m excited to see how far she can advance because she is such a fantastic athlete.
Beginning on October 31 in Fort Worth, Texas, the WTA Finals will feature the top eight singles players and doubles teams in the world.
