16:17
I. Swiatek – C. Gauff 6:1, 5:3
The first step for Cori Gauff has been made. The American gets her service again and shortens it to 3:5. Of course it is only this one break that is missing, but Iga Swiatek seems too sure. The Pole now serves to win the match.
16:16
I. Swiatek – C. Gauff 6: 1, 5: 2
With his back to the wall, Gauff actually serves very well, but still has to make a debut because Swiatek continues to play outstanding tennis here.
16:12
I. Swiatek – C. Gauff 6: 1, 5: 2
Gauff is in Swiatek’s service game and even leads by 30:15. Then the American made a return mistake, which of course shouldn’t happen like that. Swiatek takes the game and is now just one game win away from victory.
16:08
I. Swiatek – C. Gauff 6:1, 4:2
And now it’s going there from Cori Gauff’s point of view. The American has absolutely no chance in this phase, also because the first serve does not come. In addition, Swiatek is now determined to close the thing now.
16:04
I. Swiatek – C. Gauff 6: 1, 3: 2
And now with Cori Gauff, be careful that Iga Swiatek doesn’t run away from her completely. The Pole has her confidence back and is playing great tennis. The 21-year-old secured the 3:2 here without any problems.
16:02
I Swiatek – C Gauff 6:1, 2:2
And Iga Swiatek is back in the game! The 21-year-old gets the break here. Within a few minutes, the momentum described has already tipped back again.
16:01
I. Swiatek – C. Gauff 6:1, 1:2
Swiatek is now returning much more confidently and attacks Gauff’s forehand with enormous speed. Two breakballs are the result!
15:57
I. Swiatek – C. Gauff 6:1, 1:2
The Pole is completely unimpressed and now serves very well again. Without any major problems, the 21-year-old shortened to 1: 2.
15:55
I. Swiatek – C. Gauff 6: 1, 0: 2
And Gauff can actually extend the lead in this sentence! While Gauff acts a little more safely, Swiatek is now making more mistakes. Even if the tide hasn’t turned yet, of course, the momentum seems to be tilting a bit in this phase.
15:51
I. Swiatek – C. Gauff 6: 1, 0: 1
And there’s the break! Out of nowhere, Gauff got the dream start in the second sentence. Can the American confirm the break?
3:50 p.m
I. Swiatek – C. Gauff 6: 1, 0: 0
Swiatek starts the second set with his own service and of course wants to take the momentum from the first round with him. However, she doesn’t really succeed because the serve lets her down. The Pole now faces two breakballs for the first time.
15:45
I Swiatek – C Gauff 6:1
That was it, the first round! Gauff can still fend off the first set ball, but she is powerless with the second. The return from Iga Swiatek, who bagged the first set after a little more than half an hour, is too good.
15:43
I. Swiatek – C. Gauff 5:1
Swiatek wants to end this sentence now. The Pole returns really strong and gets two set balls.
15:41
I. Swiatek – C. Gauff 5:1
However, the American does not really have a chance when the opponent serves. This first set is not yet decided despite the 5:1, but for Cori Gauff it is now above all important to get into the game better and better, also and above all with a view to the further course
15:35
I Swiatek – C Gauff 4:1
Gauff gets the deserved and encouraging cheers from the audience! The American served well in the closing stages of her service game to take the 4-1.
15:34
I Swiatek – C Gauff 4:0
Gauff has trouble again because she still cannot trust her forehand. Of course, another double fault doesn’t help the 18-year-old either. It’s about debut again!
15:31
I Swiatek – C Gauff 4:0
The first sentence takes its course here. Gauff doesn’t get into the rallies, mainly because of the high error rate on the backhand. Of course, Swiatek uses that and puts it 4-0 up.
15:28
I Swiatek – C Gauff 3:0
Well then, yes! The favorite gets the next break. The Pole forces Gauff into the forehand here, which she doesn’t like as much as the backhand.
15:26
I Swiatek – C Gauff 2:0
It’s going back and forth here and again and again about debut. However, Gauff is lucky that Swiatek leaves the overhead ball on another breakball.
15:23
I Swiatek – C Gauff 2:0
Gauff fends off the two options for the time being and makes a debut. This is a very important phase in this game, because set number one could already be decided here.
15:22
I Swiatek – C Gauff 2:0
The 18-year-old is still unable to play her game on her own serve. Swiatek arranges Gauff and gets two more breakballs with a strong one.
15:20
I Swiatek – C Gauff 2:0
The game then goes to the favorite, who serves very well and, among other things, hits her first ace. Nevertheless, Gauff seems to have arrived in this game. But now she has to show that on her own serve.
15:19
I Swiatek – C Gauff 1:0
Gauff is better in the game. After a great backhand longline, the American clenches her fist. This blow will have done her good. It’s about debut.
15:14
I Swiatek – C Gauff 1:0
Swiatek gets the break! The Pole distributes the balls very well and of course wants to take advantage of the opponent’s understandable initial nervousness.
15:13
I Swiatek – C Gauff 0:0
Gauff has a hard time right away, hitting her first double fault, among other things. The 18-year-old now has two breakballs against her.
15:12
I Swiatek – C Gauff 0:0
Here we go! Gauff starts here with his own service, but the first point goes to Iga Swiatek, who distributes the ball well from the start and doesn’t want to give the American a chance to start her first Grand Slam final calmly.
14:45
Third duel
The statistics also speak for Iga Swiatek in this duel. The Pole won the previous two matches against the 18-year-old. The two most recently met in Miami when Swiatek prevailed 6-3 and 6-1.
14:22
Avoided the big hurdles
Because on the other side, Cori Gauff also played a strong tournament and even managed without losing a set. However, the world number 23, Elise Mertens (31st seeding), only had to deal with one seeded player. In her very first Grand Slam final, the 18-year-old now has to deal with the shooting star par excellence.
14:20
Confident way to the final
Iga Swiatek, the 2020 title holder and number one in the world since April, had a smooth road to the final. On the way to the final, the Pole lost only one set in the round of 16 against the Chinese Cheng. After losing the tie break in set one, the 21-year-old subsequently won the other sets 6-0 and 6-2. Otherwise, Swiatek marched effortlessly into the final and is the favorite there.
14:13
Warm welcome!
Good day and hello to the final of the French Open 2022! This Saturday, the successor to Barbora Krejcikova, who won the title last year, is being sought in Roland Garros. This year’s final will be contested by Iga Swiatek and Cori Gauff! The game is scheduled to start at 3 p.m.