Miami Open 2022: Iga Swiatek vs Coco Gauff Match Preview, Head-To-Head, Prediction And Livestream Details

Match Details

• Match: Iga Swiatek vs Coco Gauff.
• Tournament: WTA Miami Open 2022.
• Date: 29th March 2022.
• Time: 6:30 a.m.
• Venue: Miami, Florida.
• Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt.
• Round: Round of 16.
• Category: WTA 1000.
• Prize money: $8,584,055

Iga Swiatek vs Coco Gauff Preview

On Tuesday World No.1 Iga Swiatek will take on World No.17 Coco Gauff.

With the poise of a veteran and the shots of a champion, 19-year-old Iga Swiatek inscribed her name in tennis fans' hearts after she won the French Open 2020. Afterwards, from reaching the Semifinals of Adelaide international and the Australian Open 2022 to establishing her dominance over the Qatar Open, Swiatek has been in tremendous form. She conquered the Indian Wells 2022 by defeating Maria Sakkari in the final. In a thrilling contest, the pole won in straight sets, becoming the first Polish woman to lift the trophy in the process.

Then, in Miami Open 2022, Swiatek only needed to win her second-round match against Viktorija Golubic to claim the top ranking. She did so with ease, winning 6-2, 6-0 to claim the World No. 1 ranking, marking yet another extraordinary feat in her young career. As the new World No.1, Swiatek brought complete justice to her ranking when she eased past Madison Brengle in the third round to secure herself a place in the collision of the fourth round.

Meanwhile, teenager Coco Gauff had a disappointing start to 2022, losing to Ashleigh Barty in the second round of the Adelaide International. After that, the American advanced to the semifinals of the Adelaide International 2 before falling to eventual winner Madison Keys. This was followed by dismal performances in the Australian Open and Dubai Tennis championships. However, Gauff bounced back in Qatar Open and Indian Wells 2022 where she reached the quarterfinals and the fourth round respectively. She started her Miami Open campaign by easing past china's Wang Qiang in straight sets. Afterwards, she went on to beat another Chinese in form of Zhang Shuai in straight sets (7-6, 7-5) to book a clash with the Pole in the fourth round.

Iga Swiatek vs Coco Gauff Head-To-Head Records

Swiatek has a 1-0 advantage over Gauff in the head-to-head encounter. Last year in Rome, the Pole overcame the American 7-6(3), 6-3.

Iga Swiatek vs Coco Gauff: Who Will Be The Ultimate Winner ?

This will be a showdown between two teenagers who have the potential to conquer women's tennis in the coming decade.

Considering her ranking and tremendous form, Iga Swiatek will absolutely be the clear favourite. Also, her algorithm has also altered recently, and she is now playing considerably more aggressively. That would undoubtedly work in her favour. Nevertheless, if all goes well, she will be able to win the match with her powerful cross-court backhands. Coco Gauff, on the other hand, must serve effectively if she is to win the match. The American has a good first serve, but she has trouble getting it into play on a regular basis.

Our Prediction: Iga Swiatek to win in three sets.

Iga Swiatek vs Coco Gauff: Where To Watch ?

However, all of the action will be broadcasted live for spectators in the following countries, on the following networks and websites:

• USA: Viewers in the United States can catch all the action on Tennis Channel.
• UK: Enthusiasts in the United Kingdom can watch the action live on Amazon Prime Video.
• India: Voot, an OTT platform in India will be showing the coverage of the Miami Open 2022 online.