Overview

• Iga Swiatek defeated Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-1, 6-0 in the second round of the Italian Open, taking just 52 minutes to secure the win.
• The victory marks Swiatek's 18th consecutive straight-sets win in Rome and improves her record at the tournament to 21-2 since 2021.
• This performance comes after a surprising 6-1, 6-1 semifinal loss to Coco Gauff at the Madrid Open, a match where Swiatek cited personal challenges.
• Swiatek, a three-time Italian Open champion, is still seeking her first tour title of 2025 as she uses the event to fine-tune her form for Roland Garros starting May 25.
• She will face either Danielle Collins or Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the third round as she continues her clay-court campaign.