Iga Swiatek cruises into Indian Wells final to face rematch with Maria Sakkari
by Guardian sport with agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#6KD1S)
- World No 1 beats Ukrainian Kostyuk 6-2, 6-1 in semi-final
- Sakkari overcomes Gauff fightback for 6-4 6-7 (5) 6-2 win
Top seed Iga Swiatek will face Maria Sakkari in the Indian Wells women's final after a near-flawless performance to cruise past Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-1.
Sakkari found the going tougher, having to overcome a Coco Gauff fightback to book a place in the decider with a 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2 victory in a lengthy, rain-interrupted battle. The final between Swiatek and Sakkari will be a repeat of the 2022 showdown when the current world No 1 lifted the Indian Wells trophy for the first time.
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