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“More lopsided than Serena Williams-Maria Sharapova” – Journalist slams media for sugarcoating Iga Swiatek-Coco Gauff rivalry despite Pole’s 11-1 lead
Iga Swiatek got the better of Coco Gauff during their 2024 French Open semifinals. This was the Pole’s 11th win over Gauff in 12 matches. Post-match, Swiatek was asked about the progress Gauff is making, and journalist Ben Rothenberg was displeased with the ‘sugarcoating’ this rivalry is receiving from the media.
Swiatek faced Gauff for the 12th time in their careers on Thursday, June 6. It was also the fifth time they were meeting on clay. The Pole has dominated the rivalry and extended her lead to 11-1 on all surfaces and 5-0 on clay by defeating the American 6-2, 6-4.After the match, Swiatek was asked about the progress 20-year-old Gauff has been making. The World No. 1 was all praise for her opponent. She said that she expects many more intense battles against the American in the future.
However, Rothenberg was disappointed with the question. He believes the tennis media is understating the difference in quality in both the players which is showing in their head-to-head record.