Cori Gauff reaches the final of the Italian Open for the second consecutive year after beating Romanian player Sorana Cirstea in straight sets. Multiple reports say Gauff starts the match with a period of difficulty, but gradually finds her rhythm and takes control as the match progresses. The American, ranked world No 4, wins 6-4 in the first set before extending her advantage in the second set with a 6-3 scoreline. With the victory, Gauff advances to the tournament’s championship match, maintaining her run of reaching consecutive finals at the Italian Open. The reported outcome reflects a shift from an early struggle to consistent play by Gauff as she outperforms Cirstea in key stretches of both sets. Details beyond the scoreline—such as the duration of play or specific match statistics—are not provided in the supplied excerpts.