World No. 1 Iga Swiatek will take on American teenager Coco Gauff in the French Open Women's Singles final on Saturday. Swiatek is on a 34-match unbeaten streak while Gauff is yet to drop a set in the tournament. Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo sets up the final with Tennis coach Enrico Piperno.

Swiatek vs Gauff: World No. 1 vs World No. 23

Petra Martic kept her composure in a seesaw battle with Emma Raducanu on Sunday to advance to the Round of 16 with a hard-fought 6-7(3) 6-4 7-5 win at Indian Wells.

Raducanu was outstanding in the first set tiebreak, spraying winners around the court, but her energy and service speed dipped in the second set as she appeared to struggle with some physical discomfort and Martic took advantage to level the contest.

The 11th-seeded U.S. Open champion Raducanu bounced back in the third and was serving for the match at 5-4 but the Croatian stepped up her defence to break the British teenager.

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Raducanu sent a forehand long on match point to end the marathon, two-hour and 46-minute contest under sunny desert skies on Stadium One.

"I'm happy that I stayed calm when I was not playing so good," Martic said in an on-court interview. 
 
"I think the match was up and down from both sides. We both had some good periods and bad ones out here, so I'm happy I was able to let that go and just focus on the next point."

The win was Martic's first over a top 20 opponent since 2019.

In the evening session, 2015 champion Simona Halep defeated Coco Gauff 6-3 6-4 to reach the second week.

Gauff, who turned 18 on Sunday, had no answer for the Romanian veteran's superb shotmaking on a blustery night on Stadium One.

"I'm not scared about the wind. I never have been, even when I was a kid," Halep said.

"I think I played smart tonight because from one side you had to play different, from the other side a little bit different. So I think I managed very well all the moments."

Wearing a ribbon with the colors of the Ukrainian flag, German Angelique Kerber beat Daria Kasatkina 6-2 6-1 and said she tried to put the fact that she was playing against a Russian out of her mind.

"Right now, there's much more important issues in the world," Kerber told reporters.

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"People are fleeing, the whole situation is topic number one and is frightening for everyone. As I've said, I don't live far from the situation.

"My grandparents are there and so of course you're checking the news every five minutes or every hour, you're in touch with folks. I think right now that's the topic that is occupying my mind and everyone else here."

Next up for Kerber is a third round showdown with third seed Iga Swiatek, who defeated Clara Tauson earlier in the day.

Petra Martic kept her composure in a seesaw battle with Emma Raducanu on Sunday to advance to the Round of 16 with a hard-fought 6-7(3) 6-4 7-5 win at Indian Wells.

Petra Martic kept her composure in a seesaw battle with Emma Raducanu on Sunday to advance to the Round of 16 with a hard-fought 6-7(3) 6-4 7-5 win at Indian Wells. Raducanu was outstanding in the first set tiebreak, spraying winners around the court, but her energy and service speed dipped in the second set as she appeared to struggle with some physical discomfort and Martic took advantage to level the contest. The 11th-seeded U.S. Open champion Raducanu bounced back in the third and was serving for the match at 5-4 but the Croatian stepped up her defence to break the British teenager. ALSO READ: Hecklers are an unfortunate part of sports: Andy Murray after Naomi Osaka reduced to tears at Indian Wells Raducanu sent a forehand long on match point to end the marathon, two-hour and 46-minute contest under sunny desert skies on Stadium One. "I'm happy that I stayed calm when I was not playing so good," Martic said in an on-court interview. "I think the match was up and down from both sides. We both had some good periods and bad ones out here, so I'm happy I was able to let that go and just focus on the next point." The win was Martic's first over a top 20 opponent since 2019. In the evening session, 2015 champion Simona Halep defeated Coco Gauff 6-3 6-4 to reach the second week. Gauff, who turned 18 on Sunday, had no answer for the Romanian veteran's superb shotmaking on a blustery night on Stadium One. "I'm not scared about the wind. I never have been, even when I was a kid," Halep said. "I think I played smart tonight because from one side you had to play different, from the other side a little bit different. So I think I managed very well all the moments." Wearing a ribbon with the colors of the Ukrainian flag, German Angelique Kerber beat Daria Kasatkina 6-2 6-1 and said she tried to put the fact that she was playing against a Russian out of her mind. "Right now, there's much more important issues in the world," Kerber told reporters. ALSO READ: Premier League: Chelsea strike late to beat Newcastle 1-0 amid off-field turmoil, Arsenal outclass Leicester "People are fleeing, the whole situation is topic number one and is frightening for everyone. As I've said, I don't live far from the situation. "My grandparents are there and so of course you're checking the news every five minutes or every hour, you're in touch with folks. I think right now that's the topic that is occupying my mind and everyone else here." Next up for Kerber is a third round showdown with third seed Iga Swiatek, who defeated Clara Tauson earlier in the day.

Indian Wells: Petra Martic, Simona Halep advance to Round of 16, Emma Raducanu crashes out

Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff are set to meet in the Grand Slam for the second time in a row. Last time, Gauff was beaten by Osaka in the US Open 2019 by straight sets 6-3, 6-0.&nbsp;

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The match in US Open was later headlined by the consolation given by Osaka to Gauff after she beat her in the third round.

Australian Open debutant Gauff is looking forward to the re-match against the defending champion Osaka.&nbsp;

Coco Gauff defeated former World No 1, Venus Williams, in the first round in straight sets. She came back from behind in the second round, after losing the first set to Sorona Cirstea, the 15-year-old American managed to secure the next two sets to proceed to the next round. The scoreline in the second round as 4-6, 6-3, 7-5.

Whereas Naomi Osaka, despite her childish tantrum in the second round, found it easy to till now to reach the third round.&nbsp;

She beat Marie Bouzková and Zheng Saisai in first and second round respectively in straight sets.&nbsp;

World No 3 Naomi Osaka will look forward to securing a second consecutive Australian Open Title. Whereas, the debutant Coco Gauff is playing her third Grand Slam, will eye a maiden Grand Slam win.&nbsp;

The match will take place on Friday.&nbsp;

Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff are set to meet in the Grand Slam for the second time in a row. Last time, Gauff was beaten by Osaka in the US Open 2019 by straight sets 6-3, 6-0.

Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff are set to meet in the Grand Slam for the second time in a row. Last time, Gauff was beaten by Osaka in the US Open 2019 by straight sets 6-3, 6-0. Also read- Australian Open: After kicking racket, Osaka admits she was 'a bit childish' The match in US Open was later headlined by the consolation given by Osaka to Gauff after she beat her in the third round. Australian Open debutant Gauff is looking forward to the re-match against the defending champion Osaka. Coco Gauff defeated former World No 1, Venus Williams, in the first round in straight sets. She came back from behind in the second round, after losing the first set to Sorona Cirstea, the 15-year-old American managed to secure the next two sets to proceed to the next round. The scoreline in the second round as 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. Whereas Naomi Osaka, despite her childish tantrum in the second round, found it easy to till now to reach the third round. She beat Marie Bouzková and Zheng Saisai in first and second round respectively in straight sets. World No 3 Naomi Osaka will look forward to securing a second consecutive Australian Open Title. Whereas, the debutant Coco Gauff is playing her third Grand Slam, will eye a maiden Grand Slam win. The match will take place on Friday.

Australian Open: Defending champion Osaka set to face 15-year-old Gauff

Among the many remarkable things that happened to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-teenager-cori-gauff-effortlessly-races-into-third-round-232951">Cori "Coco" Gauff</a> on Saturday, the 15-year-old actually lost a game of tennis.

But no matter. Being tweeted by Michelle Obama, Jaden Smith and Samuel L Jackson among others more than made up for losing her mixed doubles match with Jay Clarke 6-1, 6-4 to Robert Lindstedt and Jelena Ostapenko.

Gauff, the American teenager who has proved the revelation of Wimbledon's first week by reaching the fourth round of the women's singles, was still pinching herself at her celebrity status. She said she was delighted that her country's former First Lady had tweeted 'Coco is terrific'.

"I was super excited, She's one of my role models. So it was just cool to see that she knows I exist," said Gauff, whose Instagram account showed her clowning round and swooning at news of all her famous backers.

"I saw videos back at home of people screaming after a match. And I saw somebody painted a mural of me in Fort Lauderdale. That was pretty cool."

Asked to describe herself, she came up with the sort of self-deprecating response that explains why she has been such a hit at Wimbledon. "Weird. Weird, goofy, and, I don't know. Yeah, weird and goofy, I guess."

Gauff said she was particularly flattered that singer Jaden, one of her big idols, had noticed.

"I have looked up to Jaden for so long. People who follow me know that's all I post about. I kind of slowed down on it a little bit, but still, it was pretty exciting for me. His new album just came out, as well."

Gauff has enjoyed a life-changing week after beating Venus Williams and 2017 semi-finalist Magdalena Rybarikova and then saving two match points to down Polona Hercog in front of an ecstatic crowd on Friday.

Now she faces her biggest test against former world number one Simona Halep on Monday and the bad news for the Romanian is that she intends to follow exactly the same pre-match routine that has worked so well up to now.

"I think I'm just going to approach her like every other match I have been approaching. My routine has been working pretty well so that's how I'm going to go into the match," she said.

"I like to look at prank videos on YouTube and listen to music. I love music that keeps me calm before matches, because obviously when you get out there there's a lot of nerves anyway. Yeah, I like to find my own space, put some relaxed music on."

Asked if she will feel any different going into the second week of a grand slam, she said: "I don't know. We'll see when I go on the court."

Among the many remarkable things that happened to Cori "Coco" Gauff on Saturday, the 15-year-old actually lost a game of tennis. But no matter. Being tweeted by Michelle Obama, Jaden Smith and Samuel L Jackson among others more than made up for losing her mixed doubles match with Jay Clarke 6-1, 6-4 to Robert Lindstedt and Jelena Ostapenko.

Among the many remarkable things that happened to Cori "Coco" Gauff on Saturday, the 15-year-old actually lost a game of tennis. But no matter. Being tweeted by Michelle Obama, Jaden Smith and Samuel L Jackson among others more than made up for losing her mixed doubles match with Jay Clarke 6-1, 6-4 to Robert Lindstedt and Jelena Ostapenko. Gauff, the American teenager who has proved the revelation of Wimbledon's first week by reaching the fourth round of the women's singles, was still pinching herself at her celebrity status. She said she was delighted that her country's former First Lady had tweeted 'Coco is terrific'. "I was super excited, She's one of my role models. So it was just cool to see that she knows I exist," said Gauff, whose Instagram account showed her clowning round and swooning at news of all her famous backers. "I saw videos back at home of people screaming after a match. And I saw somebody painted a mural of me in Fort Lauderdale. That was pretty cool." Asked to describe herself, she came up with the sort of self-deprecating response that explains why she has been such a hit at Wimbledon. "Weird. Weird, goofy, and, I don't know. Yeah, weird and goofy, I guess." Gauff said she was particularly flattered that singer Jaden, one of her big idols, had noticed. "I have looked up to Jaden for so long. People who follow me know that's all I post about. I kind of slowed down on it a little bit, but still, it was pretty exciting for me. His new album just came out, as well." Gauff has enjoyed a life-changing week after beating Venus Williams and 2017 semi-finalist Magdalena Rybarikova and then saving two match points to down Polona Hercog in front of an ecstatic crowd on Friday. Now she faces her biggest test against former world number one Simona Halep on Monday and the bad news for the Romanian is that she intends to follow exactly the same pre-match routine that has worked so well up to now. "I think I'm just going to approach her like every other match I have been approaching. My routine has been working pretty well so that's how I'm going to go into the match," she said. "I like to look at prank videos on YouTube and listen to music. I love music that keeps me calm before matches, because obviously when you get out there there's a lot of nerves anyway. Yeah, I like to find my own space, put some relaxed music on." Asked if she will feel any different going into the second week of a grand slam, she said: "I don't know. We'll see when I go on the court."

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