Italian Open: Svitolina Upsets Swiatek, Faces Gauff in Final

Svitolina back in Rome Final after win over Swiatek  

The 7th seed battled past Swiatek and Rybakina to reach the Italian Open final. She’ll play Coco Gauff as she chases a third Rome title.

Svitolina stayed composed to beat Swiatek 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 and reach her first Italian Open final since 2018. She faces Gauff for the title...

Elina Svitolina booked her place in the Rome final after defeating world No. 3 Iga Swiatek 6-4, 2-6, 6-2.

The two-time former champion, who last won in Rome in 2018, will now face Coco Gauff for the title.

“After so many years I'm happy to be again in the final,” Svitolina said.

Swiatek hit 28 winners, eight more than Svitolina, but 50 unforced errors let her down. Svitolina stayed steadier and took control in the final set.

Rome final booked! 🎟️@ElinaSvitolina digs deep to defeat Swiatek in three sets!#IBI26 pic.twitter.com/BaiD0S6aHh

— wta (@WTA) May 14, 2026

The 7th seed also had to dig deep earlier in the week, edging out second seed Elena Rybakina in a tough quarter-final to reach the final.

Ready for the final in Rome 🤩

Who do you think will take the title?@MercedesBenz | #IBI26 pic.twitter.com/W0jKhuvsaM

— wta (@WTA) May 14, 2026