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Coco Gauff Advances to Italian Open Quarterfinals with Commanding Win Over Emma Raducanu

Gauff's victory sets a new milestone as she becomes the youngest to reach four WTA 1000 clay quarterfinals, while Raducanu focuses on gaining clay-court experience ahead of the French Open.

Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 12, 2025 Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action during her round of 16 match against Britain's Emma Raducanu REUTERS/Yves Herman
Gauff has now won both of her matches against Raducanu during her career.
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 12, 2025 Britain's Emma Raducanu shakes hands with Coco Gauff of the U.S. after winning her round of 16 match REUTERS/Yves Herman
Coco Gauff booked her spot in the Italian Open quarterfinals with a dominant victory over Emma Raducanu.

Overview

  • Coco Gauff defeated Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2 in Rome to secure her spot in the Italian Open quarterfinals, continuing her strong clay-court season.
  • At 21, Gauff became the youngest player in history to reach four WTA 1000 clay quarterfinals since the tournament tier's inception in 2009.
  • Gauff has won eight of her last nine clay matches, with her only loss coming in the Madrid Open final against Aryna Sabalenka.
  • Emma Raducanu, playing only her 21st career clay match, showed progress by reaching the Italian Open Round of 16 and has accepted a wildcard for the Strasbourg tournament to prepare for Roland Garros.
  • Gauff highlighted improvements in her footwork and forehand as key factors in her recent success, with her next match set against Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals.