Overview
- Iga Swiatek defeated Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-1, 6-0 in the second round of the Italian Open, marking her 18th consecutive straight-sets win in Rome.
- Swiatek tied Victoria Azarenka’s record of 33 'bagels' in WTA 1000 events, further highlighting her clay-court dominance.
- The Polish star is using the Italian Open as a key preparation for defending her French Open title later this month but has yet to win a tournament this season.
- Injuries forced ninth seed Paula Badosa and two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova to withdraw, altering the tournament's draw and advancing Ons Jabeur via walkover.
- Naomi Osaka continued her strong clay-court form, defeating Viktorija Golubic in three sets to reach the third round, following her first clay title earlier this month.