American Coco Gauff defeats Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to march into the semi-finals of the Italian Open.

World number three Coco Gauff quelled the challenge of seventh seed Mirra Andreeva with a 6-4 7-6(5) victory on Wednesday to reach the Italian Open semi-finals for a second successive year.

Coco Gauff told the Italian Open crowd that they are welcome to boo her for a "controversial" opinion shared during her on-court interview. The American had defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-4, 7-6 (5) to reach the semi-final, before she was asked for her stance on different types of pasta.

Gauff’s victory comes just days after another major moment in Rome: the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, who was chosen last week at the conclusion of the papal conclave. The event drew global attention to the Vatican — including from Gauff herself.

Coco Gauff marched into the semifinals of the Italian Open on Wednesday by beating Mirra Andreeva in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5).

Gauff has also been playing doubles alongside Alexandra Eala, who reached the Miami Open semi-finals earlier this year. The pair have enjoyed a strong start to their campaign in Rome and remain in with a chance of landing the title. They will go up against the Italian duo of Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani on Wednesday afternoon.

Emma Raducanu suffered a straight-sets defeat to United States' Coco Gauff in the fourth round of the Italian Open in Rome on Monday.

Coco Gauff vs Emma Raducanu in the last 16 of the 2025 Italian Open takes place on Monday, May 12. The match will be held on clay at the Grand Stand Arena in Rome, with an estimated start time of 2pm BST.

Coco Gauff advanced to the Round of 16 at the Italian Open after defeating Magda Linette. Following her victory, the American shared a lighthearted moment with rising star Alexandra Eala before the tournament.

WTA stars Coco Gauff and Alexandra Eala have sent a joint message to their fans amid the Italian Open 2025 campaign. Notably, the two star players have paired up for the Italian Open women's doubles.