Coco Gauff delivered a stunning performance to dismantle defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-1 6-1 in the semifinals of the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open, handing the world No. 2 one of the heaviest defeats of her career on clay.
Coming into the match, Swiatek led their head-to-head 11–3 and had long been a dominant force on clay. However, Gauff has now won their last three encounters, closing the gap to 11–4 and signaling a shift in this high-profile rivalry.
Swiatek started strong by winning the opening game, but from there it was all Gauff.