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Swiatek delivered a dominant display on Friday, needing just 65
minutes to dismiss the eighth-ranked 18-year-old.
At one stage, a double-bagel exit looked a distinct possibility
as Swiatek led 6-0 2-0 and 0-30 on Gauff's serve, before the
American managed to hold and stem the flow of points against
her.
Gauff held serve two more times but was broken once again as
Swiatek progressed to her 11th semi-final of the year.
"I was happy I was able to keep my focus. When it's going well,
it's really hard to keep focus and play that same level of
tennis," said Swiatek, whose seven titles this year include two
grand slams - the French and U.S. Opens.
"I'm feeling better, every day is a new day to get some
experience on these courts. The jet lag is getting better, and
staying up tonight will help me fight it."
Swiatek next takes on American fourth seed Jessica Pegula, who
beat compatriot Madison Keys 6-4 7-5 earlier on Friday.
"I don't have any expectations, I'm just trying to be relaxed
and play my game," Swiatek said.
"I'm happy I'm going to face Jessica, because we always play
such solid matches with great rallies, really physical."
American Danielle Collins will play Spanish second seed Paula
Badosa later on Friday, with the winner going on to face
Croatian Donna Vekic in the other semi-final.
(Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru)
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