LIVE Rome Open WTA Day Five | Sabalenka, Gauff, Andreeva, Paolini begin third round action
WTASaturday, 09 May 2026 at 10:15
As we near the end to the first week of action in the WTA Rome Open, the third round is officially set to commence with numerous big names still in the hunt. Reigning champion Jasmine Paolini survived a scare in her first match, and will hope to keep up the charge in front of her home support. World number one Aryna Sabalenka and last year's runner-up Coco Gauff headline with Mirra Andreeva, Belinda Bencic, Linda Noskova and Iva Jovic also in action. Follow for live updates!
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