Coco Gauff & Iga Swiatek earn Serena Williams’ ex-coach’s plaudits for showcasing entertainment value of women’s tennis after WTA Finals fireworks
Serena Williams’ ex-coach Rennae Stubbs commented on the WTA Tour finals group stage match between Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff. This was Swiatek and Gauff’s third clash in this 2024 season.
This 2024 WTA Finals match was a close encounter between these two top circuit players. Despite Gauff committing 11 double faults, the match ultimately swung in her favor. The American player defeated Swiatek in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. Gauff converted 5 of her possible 12 breaks during the match to pull off her first victory against the Pole in 2024.
Impressed by this match, Stubbs took to her X (formerly Twitter) handle to appreciate the quality of tennis both the players displayed. She also addressed fans who had been criticizing the entertainment quotient of women’s tennis. Stubbs wrote:
“This tennis is REAL good from @CocoGauff and @iga_swiatek!! Also if i read 1 more thing on this site about women’s tennis not being entertaining or worth watching, turn on your tv to the TC & watch this match & if you’re still negative about women’s tennis, unfollow me.”
With this victory over Swiatek, Gauff is now in an advantageous position with two consecutive victories in the tournament. Her next opponent in the group stage is current World No.13 Barbora Krejcikova.
