World primary Iga Swiatek stormed into the semi-finals of the San Diego Open with a 6-0 6-3 thrashing of American Coco Gauff, shifting a step nearer to claiming an eighth girls’s title in 2022.
Swiatek delivered a dominant show on Friday, needing simply 65 minutes to dismiss the eighth-ranked 18-year-old.
At one stage, a double-bagel exit seemed a definite risk as Swiatek led 6-0 2-0 and 0-30 on Gauff’s serve, earlier than the American managed to carry and stem the circulation of factors towards her.
Gauff held serve two extra instances however was damaged as soon as once more as Swiatek progressed to her eleventh semi-final of the yr.
“I used to be glad I used to be capable of maintain my focus. When it is going properly, it is actually onerous to maintain focus and play that very same degree of tennis,” mentioned Swiatek, whose seven titles this yr embody two grand slams – the French and U.S. Opens.
“I am feeling higher, every single day is a brand new day to get some expertise on these courts. The jet lag is getting higher, and staying up tonight will assist me battle it.”
Swiatek subsequent takes on American fourth seed Jessica Pegula, who beat compatriot Madison Keys 6-4 7-5 earlier on Friday.
“I haven’t got any expectations, I am simply attempting to be relaxed and play my recreation,” Swiatek mentioned.
“I am glad I’ll face Jessica, as a result of we at all times play such stable matches with nice rallies, actually bodily.”
American Danielle Collins will play Spanish second seed Paula Badosa afterward Friday, with the winner happening to face Croatian Donna Vekic within the different semi-final.