Intense Rome Tennis Fourth Round: Andreeva’s Comeback, Gauff & Raducanu Clash!

Summary

Following a weekend filled with unexpected outcomes and impressive performances, Monday promises an intense day of tennis at the Foro Italico. The Rome tennis fourth round features a mix of Grand Slam champions and emerging talents. Notably, Andreeva’s comeback against Noskova is a highlight, while Gauff and Raducanu, both US Open champions, are set to clash.

Andreeva’s Comeback Against Noskova in Rome

While the lower half of the draw saw major upsets on Saturday, with three of the Top 5 seeds exiting, the top-half favorites are holding strong. On Sunday, No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, No. 4 Coco Gauff, No. 7 Mirra Andreeva, and No. 8 Zheng Qinwen secured their spots in the Rome tennis fourth round.

Most importantly, former US Open champions Bianca Andreescu and Emma Raducanu are making notable progress despite recent challenges with injuries and illness. Additionally, Jasmine Paolini is the sole projected quarterfinalist to advance to the fourth round. An exciting unseeded matchup is set as Peyton Stearns faces four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka.

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Must-See Matches

• Sabalenka overcomes a slow start to keep her title hopes alive in Rome.
• Gauff defeats Linette to secure another Round of 16 spot.
• Kostyuk and Raducanu lead the 2002 generation into the second week in Rome.

Top Half Matches to Watch

No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka vs. Marta Kostyuk

Head-to-head: 3-0, Sabalenka. Their most recent encounter was a closely contested match in the Madrid quarterfinals, where Sabalenka triumphed 7-6(4), 7-6(7). Because Sabalenka has yet to win the title in Rome, her path appears clearer with several top players out. She rallied to defeat No. 31 Sofia Kenin 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, while Kostyuk secured a 6-4, 6-2 victory over No. 24 Leylah Fernandez.

No. 4 Coco Gauff vs. Emma Raducanu

Head-to-head: 1-0, Gauff, in the second round of the 2023 Australian Open with a score of 6-3, 7-6(4). This matchup between former US Open champions is highly anticipated. Gauff defeated No. 32 Magda Linette 7-5, 6-3, while Raducanu overcame Veronika Kudermetova 5-7, 6-0, 6-1.

Andreeva vs. Tauson: A Key Match in Rome Tennis Fourth Round

Head-to-head: Andreeva, 2-0. This will be their third meeting this year, following Andreeva’s victory in the Dubai final. Andreeva dispatched No. 30 Linda Noskova 6-1, 7-5, while Tauson came back to defeat No. 10 Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-0, 6-4.

No. 8 Zheng Qinwen vs. Bianca Andreescu

Head-to-head: Zheng, 1-0, with a 7-5, 5-7, 6-2 victory three years ago in Toronto. Zheng has been showing strong form recently and aims to reach her third quarterfinal in the last four WTA 1000s. She beat No. 26 Magdalena Frech 6-3, 6-2, while Andreescu upset No. 11 Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-4.

Bottom Half Highlights

No. 6 Jasmine Paolini vs. No. 17 Jelena Ostapenko

Head-to-head: 2-1, Ostapenko, with their latest match resulting in a 6-2, 6-2 win in the third round of this year’s Doha tournament. Paolini, the Italian favorite, is navigating new territory, having never progressed this far in Rome. She defeated Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-3. Ostapenko advanced after Laura Siegemund withdrew due to injury.

Naomi Osaka’s Clay Court Performance

Naomi Osaka faces Peyton Stearns for the first time. Osaka has been in fine form on clay, winning eight consecutive matches, including her WTA 125 title in Saint Malo. She recently defeated Marie Bouzkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. Stearns, with new coach Blaz Kavcic, overcame No. 5 seed Madison Keys 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(3).

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