Coco Gauff sees remarkable streak halted as Maria Sakkari stops the party with stunning Indian Wells win
WTASunday, 17 March 2024 at 03:00
America’s young tennis star Coco Gauff has seen his
incredible journey coming to an end in the Indian Wells. The 20-year-old is often
regarded as one of the most highly-rated players currently playing in the women’s
singles category.
Gauff’s had an incredible run on the US courts which finally
came to an end as she lost in the semifinal at the Indian Wells. She ended up
on the losing side to Greece’s Maria Sakkari with a score of 6-4, 6-7, 6-2.
That result ended Gauff’s incredible run of 20 wins on the US
courts. The run included her incredible triumph at the US Open in 2023 where
she defeated the current world number two Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka in the final
with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Before the US Open, Gauff also won the Cincinnati Open after
defeating the Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova in the final in straight sets
with a score of 6-3, 6-4.
The last defeat for the Florida-born before Friday came in
the Canadian Open against Jessica Pegula who emerged victorious with a score of
6-2, 5-7, 7-5.
The worrying concern
for Gauff will be it was her second defeat in the semifinal of an event in 2024.
She previously lost in the last-four clash of the Australian Open to Sabalenka with
a score of 7-6, 6-4.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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