The excitement at the 2025 WTA Rome Open continues to build as we head into the quarterfinals. The Round of 16 served up a thrilling mix of dominant performances, close battles, and surprising exits. Unfortunately for Canadian tennis fans, Bianca Andreescu couldn’t advance further in the tournament, falling to China’s rising star Qinwen Zheng in straight sets.
🇨🇦 Bianca Andreescu vs. Qinwen Zheng: A Tough Day for Canada
Playing at the iconic Pietrangeli Court, Andreescu struggled to find her rhythm against the powerful and precise Zheng. The match ended 7-5, 6-1 in favor of Zheng, who showcased aggressive baseline play and strong serving. Despite flashes of brilliance from Andreescu, she couldn’t maintain consistency throughout the match. It’s a tough loss for the Canadian, but her return to competitive action is promising as she rebuilds form and fitness.
🔍 Full Round of 16 Results – Women’s Singles at WTA Rome
- 🇺🇸 Peyton Stearns def. 🇯🇵 Naomi Osaka — 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(4)
- 🇮🇹 Jasmine Paolini def. 🇱🇻 Jelena Ostapenko (17) — 7-5, 6-2
- 🇧🇾 Aryna Sabalenka (1) def. 🇺🇦 Marta Kostyuk — 6-1, 7-6(8)
- 🇺🇸 Coco Gauff (4) def. 🇬🇧 Emma Raducanu — 6-1, 6-2
- 🇨🇳 Qinwen Zheng (8) def. 🇨🇦 Bianca Andreescu — 7-5, 6-1
- 🇷🇺 Diana Shnaider (13) def. 🇧🇪 Elise Mertens (25) — 6-2, 6-3
- 🇷🇺 Mirra Andreeva (7) def. 🇩🇰 Clara Tauson (22) — 5-7, 6-3, 6-2
- 🇺🇦 Elina Svitolina (16) def. 🇺🇸 Danielle Collins (29) — 6-4, 6-2
🎥 Missed the Matches? Watch the ReplaysWTA Rome’s Round of 16 offered fans a variety of gripping encounters—from tiebreak thrillers to commanding wins. Be sure to catch the match replays on official WTA channels or your local sports broadcaster.
📌 What’s Next?
With the quarterfinal lineup set, the tournament is heating up. All eyes will now turn to top-seeded Sabalenka, local favorite Paolini, and teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva, as they fight for a place in the semis. As for Bianca Andreescu, fans will be hoping she bounces back strong for the grass court season ahead.
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