Coco Gauff made a somewhat controversial decision after her victory against Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals of the Rome Open. The world No. 3 was full of joy after overcoming the Russian teenager and returning to the semifinals of a WTA 1000 for the 10th time in her career and the third time at the Italian Open.

In tennis, life can come at you fast, as we used to say. Over the past two months, Gauff and Andreeva have essentially switched places in the Roland Garros pecking order. Now it’s Coco who looks calm and purposeful, and it’s Andreeva who bashed a ball out into the upper deck in raging frustration today.

And after booking a Rome quarterfinal place, Gauff made an interesting revelation as she is always motivated to do well in Europe because she doesn't want to "sit around doing not

WTA Rome semifinals has thrown up two compelling finals with the first due to be contested between Coco Gauff and Zheng Qinwen. Both will no doubt be desperate to maintain their momentum ahead of the forthcoming French Open which starts in under a fortnight – but who will come out on top?

Gauff’s victory comes just days after another major moment in Rome: the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, who was chosen last week at the conclusion of the papal conclave. The event drew global attention to the Vatican — including from Gauff herself.

No. 4 seed Coco Gauff stepped up when it mattered the most and beat seventh-seeded Mirra Andreeva in two tight sets 6-4 7-6 (5) to book a Rome Open semifinal spot. Early on in the match, there wasn't much separating the two as not a single break point was seen.

Coco Gauff was testing Emma Raducanu’s resurging form on clay in what was advertised as a battle between two former US Open winners. Instead, it became a display of Coco Gauff’s developing superiority on the court.

Gauff has finished runner-up in the last two editions at the Foro Italico with two different partners—Jessica Pegula in 2023 and Erin Routliffe in 2024. For Eala, this marks her doubles debut at the WTA 1000 level. The two meet Alexandra Panova and Fanny Stollar in their opener.

The Coco Gauff-Alex Eala pairing in the Italian Open doubles competition has reached its end. Gauff and Eala absorbed a tough three-set loss against Italian Open defending champions Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini,