Shockwaves in Rome! Collins Crushes Swiatek as WTA Stars Clash in Italian Open Round of 32

🎾 Shockwaves in Rome! Collins Crushes Swiatek as WTA Stars Clash in Italian Open Round of 32

The WTA Italian Open 2025 in Rome delivered drama, dominance, and a few unexpected surprises as top names battled in the Round of 32. From Danielle Collins’ stunning takedown of world No. 2 Iga Swiatek to Naomi Osaka’s resurgence, this clay court spectacle is proving to be one for the books.

🇺🇸 Danielle Collins Stuns Swiatek in Rome Upset

In the most jaw-dropping result of the round, Danielle Collins dismantled Iga Swiatek, the No. 2 seed and three-time Rome champion, with an emphatic 6-1, 7-5 victory. Collins’ fearless aggression and precision left the Polish star scrambling and marked one of the most significant upsets of the tournament.

🇮🇹 Paolini Powers Through in Front of Home Fans

Italy’s own Jasmine Paolini lit up the Foro Italico with a clinical 6-4, 6-3 win over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur, the 27th seed. Roared on by a passionate home crowd, Paolini moves confidently into the Round of 16, showing impressive form on clay.

🇧🇪 Mertens Masters Pegula; Keys Outlasted

Another big shock saw Elise Mertens defeat third seed Jessica Pegula in straight sets, 7-5, 6-1. Meanwhile, Madison Keys was narrowly edged out by compatriot Peyton Stearns, who clawed her way to a gritty 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(3) victory in an all-American showdown.

🇯🇵 Naomi Osaka Continues Comeback

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka continued her impressive return to form, rallying past Marie Bouzkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. The Japanese star, gaining confidence with each match, looks ready to contend deep into the tournament.

🌍 More Results from Around the Grounds

Diana Shnaider (13) cruised past Jaqueline Cristian 6-3, 6-3 in a dominant display.
Elina Svitolina outlasted Hailey Baptiste 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in a tense three-setter.
Jelena Ostapenko (17) advanced via walkover after Laura Siegemund withdrew due to injury.

The WTA Round of 16 is now set, and with big names out and dark horses rising, the road to the Rome title is more wide open than ever. Who will emerge as queen of the clay?