Open Extended ReactionsCoco Gauff overpowered defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-1, 6-1 to reach the Madrid Open singles final for the first time Thursday. The win was Gauff's first on clay against Swiatek, who holds an 11-4 edge in their head-to-head history. Gauff is now 3-0 against Swiatek since the end of 2024 starting at the WTA Finals. "I wasn't really sure what I have in my toolbox," she said. Coco Gauff won her third straight match against Iga Swiatek and notched her first victory on clay in their history.