Maria Sakkari, of Greece, celebrates after winning her match against Coco Gauff, of the United States, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
Indian Wells Open: Maria Sakkari Sets Up Final Meet Against Iga Swiatek - In Pics
Greek world number 9 Maria Sakkari staved off a Coco Gauff fightback to book a place in the final of the Indian Wells Masters (also known as BNP Paribas Open) in California. She will take on Iga Swiatek after beating the American third seed Gauff 6-4 6-7 (5) 6-2 in a lengthy, rain-interrupted battle. Earlier, the world's top-ranked women's singles player Swiatek comprehensively trounced Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-1 to book a place in the summit meet. Swiatek improved to a 19-2 record this year with the win. Swiatek has won three out of five career clashes against Sakkari and will fancy a fourth one, to clinch?the?title.
Indian Wells Open 2024: Maria Sakkari vs Coco Gauff
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Indian Wells Open 2024: Maria Sakkari vs Coco Gauff
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Maria Sakkari, of Greece, celebrates winning a game over Coco Gauff, of the United States, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
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Indian Wells Open 2024: Maria Sakkari vs Coco Gauff
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Coco Gauff, of the United States, returns a shot against Maria Sakkari, of Greece, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
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Indian Wells Open 2024: Maria Sakkari vs Coco Gauff
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Maria Sakkari, of Greece, celebrates winning a game against Coco Gauff, of the United States, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
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Indian Wells Open 2024: Maria Sakkari vs Coco Gauff
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Coco Gauff, of the United States, returns a shot to Maria Sakkari, of Greece, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
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Indian Wells Open 2024: Maria Sakkari vs Coco Gauff
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Maria Sakkari, of Greece, serves to Coco Gauff, of the United States, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
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Indian Wells Open 2024: Iga Swiatek Vs Marta Kostyuk
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Iga Swiatek, of Poland, left, shakes hands with Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, after defeating her in a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
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Indian Wells Open 2024: Iga Swiatek Vs Marta Kostyuk
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Iga Swiatek, of Poland, celebrates winning a point against Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
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Indian Wells Open 2024: Iga Swiatek Vs Marta Kostyuk
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Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, returns to Iga Swiatek, of Poland, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
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Indian Wells Open 2024: Iga Swiatek Vs Marta Kostyuk
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Iga Swiatek, of Poland, serves to Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
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Indian Wells Open 2024: Iga Swiatek Vs Marta Kostyuk
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Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, serves to Iga Swiatek, of Poland, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
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