Serena Williams' ex-coach, Jannik Sinner's coach, and tennis world react to Iga Swiatek & Coco Gauff's exciting United Cup 2025 final
The tennis world was left buzzing after the much-anticipated showdown between Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek at the 2025 United Cup final. Serena Williams' ex-coach Rennae Stubbs, Jannik Sinner's coach Darren Cahill, and other prominent figures in tennis shared their thoughts on this thrilling match.
In an electrifying final, Coco Gauff from Team USA faced off against Iga Swiatek of Team Poland. Gauff, along with Taylor Fritz, represented Team USA, while Swiatek paired with Hubert Hurkacz for Team Poland.
On January 5, 2025, Gauff secured a decisive 6-4, 6-4 victory over Swiatek, giving Team USA an early 1-0 lead. Fritz followed suit with a hard-fought 6-4, 5-7, 7-6(4) win over Hurkacz, sealing the United States' second United Cup title in three years.
Gauff's victory marked her second consecutive win over the former World No. 1, following a triumph in the second round of the 2024 WTA Finals. This latest victory was Gauff's third in 14 encounters against Swiatek.
Prominent figures in the tennis community quickly took to social media to share their reactions. Serena Williams' former coach Rennae Stubbs lauded both players, stating:
"Such a fun competitive match right now with @iga_swiatek v @CocoGauff!!! The 2 best movers in tennis just crushing balls, retrieving shots left and right and two champs going at it! I LOVE this sport!"
Stubbs' enthusiasm was echoed by Jannik Sinner's coach Darren Cahill, who stated:
"Gauff vs Swiatek tennis is so good."
Former British tennis player Mark Petchey highlighted the significance of this matchup for the United Cup, noting:
"When the @UnitedCupTennis was devised it was this match in mind @CocoGauff vs @iga_swiatek."
Sports commentator Steve Weissman added:
"Coco Gauff has totally changed the dynamic in her rivalry with Iga Swiatek. Coco is coming for the #1 ranking this year."
Tennis insider Ben Rothenberg emphasized the impact of this rivalry on the future of women's tennis, writing:
"Hot dang, the level in Swiatek-Gauff has been off the charts. Coco finding a way to make this rivalry competitive (and thrilling af, even) could be an absolute paradigm shift for this decade of women’s tennis."
"I’m one of the best players in the world" - Coco Gauff following her United Cup victory against Iga Swiatek
Coco Gauff has shared her belief that she can overcome anyone when playing at her peak, following her straight-set victory over Iga Swiatek in the 2025 United Cup final.
In her post-match on-court interview, Gauff remarked:
“I have the belief that I’m one of the best players in the world. Today, I think I played some great tennis. I’m glad to get a point on board for team USA. It was tough today, I’m not gonna lie. There’s a lot of Polish fans. I appreciate the atmosphere. Thank you to the US fans. Especially the ones up here that were carrying.”
Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek now turn their attention to the upcoming Australian Open, set to begin on January 12, 2025. Both players have previously reached the semifinals of the prestigious hard-court Grand Slam.