Coco Gauff overpowered defending champion Iga Swiatek to reach the Madrid Open singles final for the first time.

It was Świątek's worst loss on clay since 2019. She must now regroup for the Italian Open in Rome, where she is the defending champion.

Reigning champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing 6-1, 6-1 semi-final defeat by Coco Gauff on Thursday, with the American to face world number one Aryna Sabalenka for the Madrid Open title.- Three straight wins against Swiatek - Gauff beat Swiatek at the 2025 United Cup and in the WTA Finals last year,