Overview

• Emma Raducanu was defeated by Coco Gauff in the fourth round of the Italian Open, losing 6-1, 6-2 in 79 minutes.
• Raducanu's Italian Open performance marked her first three-match win streak on clay, lifting her live ranking to at least No. 42.
• Despite the loss, Raducanu showcased improved mental resilience and tactical adaptability, including a third-round comeback over Veronika Kudermetova.
• Gauff, the fourth seed and a 2022 French Open finalist, capitalized on her clay-court strengths and recent form to dominate the match.
• Raducanu now shifts her focus to the French Open, aiming to build on her progress during the clay-court season.