In the Auckland Classic semi-finals, US Open champion Coco Gauff maintained her strong performance by defeating Emma Navarro 6-3, 6-1.
Gauff, the top seed, will defend her title against the second seed Elina Svitolina, who overcame a back injury to defeat Wang Xiyu in a hard-fought match.
Gauff, having not dropped a set all week, is in top form and will face Svitolina in the final.
Svitolina, despite struggling with injuries and a late finish in her previous match, showed resilience and determination, stating that she will need to raise her game to challenge Gauff.