Rome Wrap-up

'Old school' Cirstea tries to stay off her phone, doesn't use ChatGPT

While much of the world is glued to their phones and using AI religiously, Sorana Cirstea has been a holdout, often leaving the house without her phone and not using ChatGPT.

Scene and heard in Rome: Ostapenko on revenge, Cirstea improving with age

By improving her game daily and ignoring head-to-head records, Jelena Ostapenko is back in the quarterfinals, preparing to face a Sorana Cirstea who is playing some of the most complete tennis of her 10-year career.

Gauff saves match point to set up Andreeva showdown in Rome quarters

Coco Gauff rallied from the brink of defeat to beat Iva Jovic in three sets and reach the quarterfinals in Rome while Mirra Andreeva advanced with a straight-set win over Elise Mertens.

Week in review: Cirstea’s storybook Rome run, Aryna’s earliest exit in 15 months

It was a week to remember for Sorana Cirstea, who knocked off World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka en route to her first Rome semifinal. For Sabalenka, it was her first loss before the quarterfinals in more than a year. All that and more in the latest week in review from Rome.

Svitolina, Rybakina dominate as quarterfinal clash of past Rome champions awaits

After dominant wins in the fourth round, past Rome champions Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina meet for the second time in 2026 for a spot in a semifinals in Rome.

Swiatek, Osaka roll to set up fourth-round showdown in Rome

Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka scored dominant wins Sunday to advance to the Round of 16 in Rome. As a result, they will meet for the first time since an instant classic at Roland Garros two years ago.

Get to know Nikola Bartunkova: Why her daring style is made for the big stage

After four attempts to land a lucky loser spot this spring, Nikola Bartunkova finally found her opening at the Foro Italico and proved that her extravagant brand of tennis is much more than just a show.