"I hope these two play each other for another decade": Rennae Stubbs shows excitement at potential Iga Swiatek - Coco Gauff rivalry
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Former doubles World No.1 and previous coach of Serena Williams, Rennae Stubbs is hoping to see the rivalry of Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff develop for another 10 years.
Gauff and Swiatek have emerged as two of the best players on the WTA Tour in recent years. Albeit the latter has had Gauff's number throughout their rivalry.
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She has won seven matches on the bounce before Gauff beat Swiatek for the first time in Cincinnati and it is a rivalry that creates excitement for Stubbs.
They most recently faced off in the semi-finals of the China Open, where Swiatek won 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the final where she is currently facing Liudmila Samsonova.
"I hope these two play each other for another decade! @CocoGauff @iga_swiatek," she said in a post on X.

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