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Elina Svitolina sinks Coco Gauff to regain Italian Open after eight-year gap
When facing the toughest opponents in the world, there were too many occasions in Elina Svitolina’s past when she would simply play not to lose. In the decisive moments of her most important encounters, Svitolina was often punished for her tendency to simply put the ball in court rather than attacking freely.
TL;DR
- Elina Svitolina won the Italian Open, her first major title in eight years, by defeating Coco Gauff.
- Svitolina defeated the WTA's No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 ranked players en route to the title.
- Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev to advance to the men's final of the Italian Open.
- Sinner will face Casper Ruud in the men's final.
- Svitolina's victory marks a significant resurgence, as she is now ranked No. 3 in the WTA Race.
- Coco Gauff expressed frustration with her performance in the final, citing mental challenges.
- The men's semi-final between Sinner and Medvedev was interrupted by rain.