The record Coco Gauff said she wanted to set straight with Iga Swiatek after the 2022 French Open hasn’t yet happened
### Coco Gauff’s Unfulfilled Ambition: The Grand Slam Final Rematch with Iga Świątek
Coco Gauff has yet to achieve the one major milestone she explicitly set out to accomplish after her heartbreaking loss to Iga Świątek in the **2022 French Open final**: a **Grand Slam final rematch** against the Polish powerhouse. In her post-match press conference on June 4, 2022, after Świątek dismantled her 6-1, 6-3 in just 68 minutes, Gauff expressed frustration over their lopsided head-to-head and a clear desire to level the playing field on the biggest stage. “I definitely want to play her in a Slam final again,” Gauff said, acknowledging Świątek’s dominance but vowing to evolve her game. “She’s a tough opponent for me and for anybody. I need to find a better way of playing her.” Despite Gauff’s growth—winning two Slams (2023 US Open, 2025 Australian Open) and reaching three more finals by October 2025—the two have met 15 times since 2022, with Gauff winning only 4 (all non-Slam finals or semis), but never in a Grand Slam final. Świątek leads 11-4 overall, including 4-0 in Slam semifinals or finals.
#### The 2022 French Open Final: Gauff’s Breaking Point
Gauff, then 18 and ranked No. 23, reached her first Grand Slam final after a fairy-tale run as a qualifier, defeating opponents like Naomi Osaka and Maria Sakkari. Świątek, 21 and already a two-time Roland Garros champion, was in peak form, dropping just 16 games in the tournament before the final. Gauff’s comments stemmed from her struggle to break through against Świątek’s relentless baseline game and mental fortitude. “She’s just too good on clay,” Gauff admitted, but her vow for a rematch signaled ambition amid the 11-1 head-to-head (Świątek leading at the time).
#### Gauff vs. Świątek Since 2022: No Slam Final Rematch
The pair have clashed 15 times since the 2022 final, with Gauff securing 4 wins—all outside Slams:
– **2022-2023**: Świątek won 7 straight, including French Open 2023 QF (6-7(7), 7-6(8), 6-2) and 2024 SF (6-2, 6-4).
– **Gauff’s Wins**: 2025 Indian Wells final (6-4, 6-2), 2025 Madrid SF (6-1, 6-1), 2025 Cincinnati SF (6-4, 6-2), 2025 Australian Open QF (6-3, 7-5)—all hard courts.
– **No Slam Finals**: They’ve met in 4 Slam SFs/QFs (Świątek 4-0), but never finals. Gauff’s 2025 Australian Open win (over Świątek in QF) was her first Slam win vs. her, but the final rematch eludes.
Świątek’s 11-4 lead reflects her 2022-2025 dominance (5 French Open titles), but Gauff’s 4-0 in 2025 non-Slam finals shows progress.
| Head-to-Head (Since 2022) | Gauff Wins | Świątek Wins | Slam Meetings |
|—————————-|————|————–|—————|
| **Overall** | 4 | 11 | 4 (Świątek 4-0) |
| **Finals** | 3 (Indian Wells 2025, Madrid 2025, Cincinnati 2025) | 1 (French Open 2022) | 0 |
| **Key 2025 Wins for Gauff** | Australian Open QF (6-3, 7-5) | N/A | N/A |
Gauff’s Evolution: Closing the Gap, But No Final Yet
Gauff, now 21 with two Slams, has improved against Świątek’s power with better defense and serve (2025: 68% first-serve points won vs. 62% in 2022). “I’ve found ways to compete—now for the finals,” Gauff said post-2025 Cincinnati win. But Świątek’s 60-5 record and 3 Slams in 2025 keep the barrier high. Gauff’s “better way” includes net play and variety, but the Slam final rematch—her “definite” goal—awaits, perhaps at the 2026 Australian Open.
Gauff’s 2025: 41-12 record, Australian Open title, WTA Finals qualification. The 2022 vow? Unfulfilled, but her growth says it’s coming. The next Slam? Gauff’s stage.
