Initially, Gauff’s forehand looked to need a grip adjustment, too. Like Swiatek, she basically grips her racket from underneath the handle — a heavy western grip. Changing a forehand grip ...

Iga Swiatek launched her quest for a record fourth consecutive Doha crown sweeping Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-2 at the Qatar Open.

Iga Swiatek kicked off her Doha campaign with a straight-sets win over Maria Sakkari, setting her sights on becoming just the second woman this century to capture the same title four years running.