Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are far from strangers. Swiatek had won 11 of their 12 matches before Tuesday's WTA Finals match. However, it quickly became clear that today's match would be more competitive.

Coco Gauff claimed just a second win in 13 meetings against Iga Swiatek to book her spot in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. The American’s 6-3 6-4 victory also ensures Aryna Sabalenka will finish the year as world number one, with defending champion Swiatek no longer able to overtake the Australian Open and US Open winner.

Coco Gauff earned her second career win over Iga Swiatek on Tuesday, winning in straight sets to reach the semifinals of the WTA Finals.

Coco Gauff will face world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in an exciting clash at the year-end WTA Finals in Riyadh on Tuesday, as the American star looks to build on her solid form.

In the Round Robin at the Akron WTA Finals Guadalajara on Tuesday, Iga Swiatek (ranked No. 2) faces Coco Gauff (No. 3).Swiatek’s most recent competition was on September 4, 2024 at the US

However, Gauff has played at a much higher level since the US Open and shaking up her coaching staff. On Sunday, Gauff defeated Pegula in straight sets during their Group Stage match at the WTA Finals: 6-3, 6-2.

The season-ending event sees Sabalenka and Swiatek battle for year-end world No. 1 for the second year in a row

Coco Gauff defeats Iga Swiatek in straight sets at the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 5, 2024.

In the Akron WTA Finals Guadalajara Round Robin on Tuesday, No. 6-ranked Jessica Pegula faces No. 13 Barbora Krejcikova. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Coco Gauff enjoyed a successful start by beating Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-2 in an American matchup at the WTA Finals on Sunday.