Updated On: 17 May, 2024 05:05 PM IST | Rome | mid-day online correspondent
The final score revealed how closely Gauff matched up with the 22-year-old Swiatek in their 11th career encounter, a physical battle that lasted an hour and forty-seven minutes

USA`s Coco Gauff looks on during her match against Poland`s Iga Swiatek at the Women`s WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome. Pics/AFP
The current women`s World No. 3, Coco Gauff, expressed disappointment with her performance, especially on critical points, in her loss to Iga Swiatek in the semi-final clash at the Italian Open but remained optimistic on progress as the season unfolds further.
The 20-year-old American had a fantastic two weeks at the Italian Open but lost 6-4, 6-3 against world No. 1 Swiatek in the semifinals.