🇮🇹 Clash & Comebacks: Gauff Survives Thriller, Zheng Shocks Sabalenka at Italy Open 2025
The Italy Open 2025 quarterfinals delivered nail-biting action in the women’s singles draw as Coco Gauff battled through a gripping encounter, while Qinwen Zheng stunned the crowd with a commanding upset over Aryna Sabalenka. Rome’s red clay saw fierce rallies, dramatic momentum shifts, and rising stars asserting their dominance.
🎾 Coco Gauff Fights Past Andreeva in Tense Quarterfinal Showdown
American teen star Coco Gauff was pushed to the limit by rising Russian talent Mirra Andreeva in a match that showcased grit and nerves of steel. Gauff took the first set 6-4 with her trademark aggressive baseline play and lightning-fast court coverage. But Andreeva fought back in the second set, forcing a tense tiebreak.
Gauff held firm in the pressure moments, sealing the match 6-4, 7-6(4). The victory propels her into the semifinals of the Rome Masters for the second time, keeping her title hopes alive on the European clay.
💥 Qinwen Zheng Stuns Sabalenka in Straight Sets Upset
In the day’s biggest shock, China’s Qinwen Zheng delivered a masterclass to eliminate world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. Zheng was relentless from the start, dictating points with her powerful forehand and impeccable movement.
Sabalenka struggled to find rhythm, committing a string of unforced errors as Zheng capitalized with smart shot selection and mental poise. The Chinese star’s upset win is one of the highlights of the tournament and signals her growing threat on the WTA tour.
Stay with us for full semifinal coverage as the top women continue their quest for the Italy Open title in Rome’s historic clay battleground.
Leave a Reply