Two familiar rivals, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are all set to cross paths yet again this year! Previously during the 2024 French Open, we heard Swiatek heap praise on Gauff by saying, she’s “one of the consistent players” on the Tour. Even Gauff had time and again expressed her admiration and respect towards the Polish superstar. In 2023, during an interview, Coco Gauff said, “She’s (Swiatek) one of the best players in the world for a reason.” However, now it’s time for them to once again get engaged in the battle! Who has the edge in this epic encounter?

Iga Swiatek vs Coco Gauff: Preview

Iga Swiatek has won five titles this season! However, she has failed to win a title after the 2024 French Open. However, it didn’t take much time for her to get back to the winning tracks. Swiatek recently played her first match after a long gap. She looked a bit rusty against Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) in her first group stage match, but eventually, she managed to pull things back on track in time. The Polish star defeated Krejcikova by 4-6,7-5,6-2.

Coco Gauff on the other hand, started the season with a bang by winning the ASB Classic and then making it to the SF at the 2024 AO. She has won two titles in this season. Her second title triumph came at the China Open. In Riyadh, she started her campaign on a winning note by defeating her compatriot, Jessica Pegula by 6-3,6-2. Can Gauff now put up a strong challenge against the defending champion?

Swiatek vs Gauff: Head-to-Head

Well, interestingly these two have met 12 times in their careers so far. This is their third meeting of this season and currently, Iga Swiatek leads the H2H scoreline by an 11-1 margin.

• 2024 Roland Garros SF: Swiatek 6-2,6-4.
• 2024 Rome SF: Swiatek 6-4,6-3.
• 2023 WTA Finals R1: Swiatek 6-0,7-5.
• 2023 Beijing SF: Swiatek 6-2,6-3.
• 2023 Cincinnati SF: Gauff 7-6(2),3-6,6-4.
• 2023 Roland Garros QF: Swiatek 6-4,6-2.
• 2023 Dubai SF: Swiatek 6-4,6-2.
• 2022 WTA Finals R1: Swiatek 6-3,6-0.
• 2022 San Diego QF: Swiatek 6-0,6-3.
• 2022 Roland Garros Final: Swiatek 6-1,6-3.
• 2022 Mimai R16: Swiatek 6-3,6-1.
• 2021 Rome SF: Swiatek 7-6(3),6-3.

Prediction: Swiatek to win this match in three sets

Despite being out of action for quite a while, Iga Swiatek still managed to clinch a victory in a hard-fought match against Barbora Krejcikova. Winning five titles in a single season is not a matter of joke! Although Swiatek has been struggling a bit in the last few tournaments and we’ve seen her dropping down to number 2 in the women’s singles ranking, still she has a staggering win-loss record in 2024. Iga Swiatek has won 60 matches this season and lost just 8 matches as of now. On the other hand, Coco Gauff (3) has a win-loss index of 51-16.

If we take a glimpse at their playing styles, Gauff describes her playing style as aggressive, but fans have often seen her taking up a defensive approach in her matches. She has a strong serve and can cause a few troubles for Swiatek with her lethal backhands. Apart from that, her incredible athleticism and swift court coverage make her a real special player on the Tour. Coco Gauff can also bring a lot of variation in her shots to confuse her opponents. She has a unique ability to come out on top in most situations during longer rallies. However, her biggest concern at the moment would be her high number of double fault counts. Gauff has hit 228 this season and committed 407 double faults!

On the other hand, Iga Swiatek has an aggressive, all-court style of play and incorporates a lot of variety into her game. Her game style is mainly focused on offense and she typically generated high amounts of both winners and unforced errors during her matches. However, despite having an aggressive style of player, we often see her constructing points carefully until she creates an opportunity to hit a winner. Her forehand and backhand shots are fast and powerful. She can also generate a lot of topspin while hitting her forehands. Iga Swiatek is also seen aiming to come to the net during her matches and she also possesses a good volleying skill. So, considering all of these and their H2H record, the Polish superstar looks favorite in this contest against Coco Gauff.