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The Chetumal Group at the WTA Finals 2023 has already established the two leaders, not so much for points but for the play expressed in the two matches staged. In Cancun, world number two Iga Swiatek beat Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets in her first match with the result 7-6, 6-0.
A difficult start for the Roland Garros champion, who found herself 2-5 down in the first set. For her demerits more than the merits of the Czech tennis player who in any case did not concede much to her opponent. However, Swiatek’s comeback was not long in coming and the match moved to a tie-break.
Also in this case the beginning says Vondrousova and also in this case the end says Swiatek. A double fault by the number seven of the tournament gives the set to the Polish tennis player. Regaining confidence after a first set of light and shadows, Swiatek finds herself and does what she does best, slamming her rival with a bagel.
Gauff rips Ons Jabeur
The other leader of the group is this year’s other Slam champion. This is Coco Gauff, who intends to close this season on the heels of a superlative finale. The American tennis player beats Ons Jabeur, the last qualifier for the WTA…
