US EditionCoco Gauff reaches Rome semis; Aryna Sabalenka out
- On May 14, 2025, Coco Gauff advanced to the final four of the Italian Open in Rome by winning in straight sets against Mirra Andreeva.
- Gauff’s victory followed her recent strong clay-court form and sets up a potential semifinal against tournament favorite Aryna Sabalenka or Zheng Qinwen.
- Gauff won 6-4, 7-6 while displaying aggressive play and quickly recovering from breaks, continuing her unbeaten record against Andreeva.
- After the match, Gauff joked that if she had to pick a favorite, she'd go with Cacio e pepe pasta over carbonara, inviting the crowd to boo her if they disagreed.
- Gauff’s win guarantees her the world No. 2 ranking and maintains her status as a top contender ahead of the French Open starting later in May.
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Coco Gauff in 'controversial' remarks to Italian Open crowd as star is 'booed'
COCO Gauff told the tennis fans they were welcome to boo her during a ‘controversial’ on-court interview. Gauff, 21, just won her quarterfinal clash with Mirra Andreeva at the Italian Open in Rome. Coco Gauff gave a ‘controversial’ interview after her win in Rome AlamyThe American booked her spot in the Italian Open semifinals[/caption] And the US star was interviewed on court in front of the crowd after reaching the semifinals. The 2023 US Open…
Coco Gauff tells fans at Italian Open they can 'boo' her after making 'controversial' comment
Coco Gauff tells fans at Italian Open they can 'boo' her after making 'controversial' comment - Coco Gauff advanced to the Italian Open semi-finals after defeating Mirra Andreeva 6-4, 7-6(5) on Wednesday, but it was her post-match comments about pasta that charmed the Rome crowd
Italian Open 2025: Coco Gauff Advances to Semi-Finals With Straight-Set Win Over Mirra Andreeva
The American tennis star will next play the winner between No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen. Jasmine Paolini and Peyton Stearns face off in the other semifinal. Rome is the last big warmup before the French Open starts on May 25. Italian Open 2025: Coco Gauff Advances to Semi-Finals With Straight-Set Win Over Mirra Andreeva.
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