Sabalenka, Sakkari, Ostapenko and Collins into Rome Round of 16
The lower half of the draw at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome saw Aryna Sabalenka, Maria Sakkari, Jelena Ostapenko and Danielle Collins secure spots in the Round of 16 with straight-sets victories.
Sabalenka Shares Maturity After Health Struggles
Reflecting on her previous seasons, Sabalenka admitted to realizing her mental mistakes and feeling more mature. Despite a lingering illness, Sabalenka defeated Dayana Yastremska 6-4, 6-2, showcasing her confidence in the match. She is set to face Elina Svitolina in the next round.
Sakkari Advances Past Kalinina
Maria Sakkari triumphed over Anhelina Kalinina, last year’s finalist, with a 7-6(4), 6-0 victory. Sakkari credited her mental growth for recent success and looks forward to her match against Victoria Azarenka.
Ostapenko and Sramkova Set Up Exciting Showdown
Jelena Ostapenko’s hard-fought win against Sara Sorribes Tormo earned her a meeting with Rebecca Sramkova, who eliminated Sofia Kenin in a thrilling match. Sramkova’s inspiring journey to the Top 100 despite vision challenges highlights her resilience and determination on the court.
