Elina Svitolina wins the women’s Italian Open final in Rome by beating Coco Gauff in three sets. Multiple reports describe a 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 6-2 victory for the Ukrainian, ending a title drought at the Foro Italico since 2018. The Athletic and other outlets also note that this is Svitolina’s third consecutive win over Gauff, after earlier victories this run. Before the final, Svitolina reaches the title match by defeating top-ranked opponents, including Elena Rybakina and Iga Świ�
tek, with reporting also citing her path through other major challengers. Gauff, making her second straight appearance in the Rome final, earns her spot by defeating Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 6-3 in the semifinal. Ahead of the decider, coverage highlights that Gauff has had mixed results on clay this season, but she still reaches the final for the chance at her first Italian Open title. Sky Sports and other previews frame the win as part of Svitolina’s broader resurgence and a confidence boost with the French Open approaching.
