Elina Svitolina won the Italian Open on Saturday after beating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 to claim her third Rome title, while Jannik Sinner set a date with Casper Ruud in the men’s final. …
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Coco Gauff
Also known as: American teenager · American star Gauff
Professional tennis player who reached the Miami Open final and Australian Open second round in 2026.
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- May 2026
… It’s completely different, so I’m just happy to stand again here in the final.” Later Coco Gauff will attempt to claim her first Rome title in the women’s final against Elina Svitolina. …
Sinner completes Medvedev win and passage into Italian Open final… Romania Cirstea is set to retire at the end of the season and will face either Coco Gauff or Mirra Andreeva, on centre court after Sinner, for a place in Saturday’s final. …
Sinner dismisses Pellegrino to reach Italian Open quarters, Zverev out- April 2026
… The sixth-seeded Musetti will face Czech 11th seed Jiri Lehecka for a spot in the quarter-finals. – Unwell Gauff sick on court – Earlier in the day, Coco Gauff became the latest victim of the stomach virus that has been sweeping through the draw in Madrid but the ailing American …
Sinner motors on in Madrid as Gauff overcomes stomach bug- March 2026
Aryna Sabalenka completed the Sunshine Double for the first time with victory over Coco Gauff to successfully defend her Miami Open title. …
Sabalenka beats Gauff to seal Miami Open and Indian Wells double… We made it somehow, so I’m very happy.” Sinner’s victory, coupled with Aryna Sabalenka’s triumph over Coco Gauff on Saturday, mark the first time the Indian Wells-Miami sweep was achieved on both the men’s and women’s sides since Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka both did it i …
Implacable Sinner overpowers Lehecka to win Miami OpenAryna Sabalenka won her second straight Miami Open title on Sunday beating Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to complete a “Sunshine Double” Indian Wells-Miami sweep. …
Sabalenka sinks Gauff to win second straight Miami Open title- January 2026
… Aryna Sabalenka surged through but Coco Gauff was forced to fight at Melbourne Park, where temperatures eased to 22C after the brutal heat of a day earlier. …
Alcaraz, Djokovic into Melbourne last eight as next gen roarsNovak Djokovic began his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown with an emphatic straight-sets victory Monday as fellow Australian Open title contenders Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff also won but with less sparkle. …
Centurion Djokovic romps to Melbourne win as Swiatek, Gauff move onCoco Gauff pulled off double duty to drag defending champions, the United States into the United Cup semi-finals on Wednesday while world number two Iga Swiatek did her bit for Poland. …
Gauff drags US into United Cup semis as Swiatek also wins
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Svitolina wins Italian Open; Sinner advances to men's final
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Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 to claim her third Rome title and first WTA 1000 victory in eight years, while Jannik Sinner set up a men's final against Casper Ruud.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Yesterday
Svitolina wins Italian Open; Sinner advances to men's final
Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 to claim her third Rome title and first WTA 1000 victory in eight years, while Jannik Sinner set up a men's final against Casper Ruud.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach Italian Open final
Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 in the Italian Open semi-final to advance to the men's final against Casper Ruud. The match, which was interrupted overnight due to rain, will give Sinner the chance to claim a record-extending sixth Masters 1000 title on Sunday.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
Tuesday 12 May
Sinner reaches Italian Open quarters; Zverev upset by Darderi
World number one Jannik Sinner defeated fellow Italian Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the Italian Open quarterfinals, extending his Masters 1000 winning streak to 31 matches and equaling Novak Djokovic's record. Second seed Alexander Zverev was eliminated by Italian 18th seed Luciano Darderi in a shock 1-6, 7-6 (12/10), 6-0 loss.
12 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 26 April
Sinner extends winning streak at Madrid Open tennis
World number one Jannik Sinner defeated Elmer Moller 6-2, 6-3 at the Madrid Open, extending his winning streak to 19 matches and his Masters 1000 winning run to 24 consecutive victories. Coco Gauff overcame a stomach virus to beat Sorana Cirstea 4-6, 7-5, 6-1.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 30 March
Sabalenka wins Miami Open, completes Indian Wells double
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to successfully defend her Miami Open title and complete the Sunshine Double, becoming the first player since Iga Swiatek four years ago to win the WTA 1000 titles in Indian Wells and Miami back-to-back.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
Sinner wins Miami Open, completes sweep with Indian Wells
World number two Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the ATP Miami Masters 1000, completing the "Sunshine Double" by winning both Indian Wells and Miami without dropping a set. Sinner's victory, combined with Aryna Sabalenka's win on the women's side, marks the first time both the men's and women's draws were swept since Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka in 2016.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 29 March
Sabalenka wins second straight Miami Open title
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to win her second consecutive Miami Open title, completing the Indian Wells-Miami "Sunshine Double" sweep. The world number one from Belarus became the first woman since Iga Swiatek in 2022 to win both elite early season hardcourt WTA 1000 titles.
29 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 26 January
Alcaraz, Djokovic advance to Australian Open quarter-finals
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals in straight sets, while Novak Djokovic advanced without playing after opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew injured. Aryna Sabalenka and rising 18-year-old Iva Jovic also secured quarter-final spots.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 20 January
Djokovic wins opener at Australian Open pursuing 25th Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic defeated Pedro Martinez 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the Australian Open, recording his 100th victory at the tournament as he seeks a record 25th Grand Slam title. Fellow contenders Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff advanced to the second round with less commanding performances.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 8 January
US advances to United Cup semis; Poland, Swiatek also win
Coco Gauff won her singles match and then teamed up with Christian Harrison to win the deciding mixed doubles as the defending-champion United States beat Greece to reach the United Cup semi-finals. Poland also secured their semi-final spot with wins from Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz against the Netherlands.
8 January 2026 · New Era →