Coco Gauff vs Emma Raducanu LIVE!
Emma Raducanu was convincingly beaten by Coco Gauff at the Italian Open on Monday, losing 6-1 6-2. It was just the second career meeting between the two, and the American deservedly doubled her lead in the head-to-head.
It appeared after the first point that Raducanu could be in with a chance, as Gauff opted to serve and hit an immediate double fault. She quickly recovered, though, holding serve and breaking Raducanu’s first service game to take a commanding lead in the first set. Raducanu had her moments in the first set, but ultimately fell to a considerable deficit.
The second set followed a different trend. Raducanu held an unproblematic serve in the opening game and managed to stay even through 2-2 before Gauff finally forced an error, taking the lead halfway through the set. The Briton threatened to respond with a break of her own in the very next game, but Gauff rescued the break point and converted, eventually breaking her again and holding serve to confirm the victory. Follow Gauff vs Raducanu live below!
Coco Gauff vs Emma Raducanu latest news
- Underway in Rome
- Gauff wins early break
- Set one goes to Gauff
- Gauff leads in set two
- Game, set, match: Gauff completes victory over Raducanu
FINAL: *Gauff (6-1) (6-2) Raducanu
15:38 , Arthur FerridgeGame, set, match. Coco Gauff downs Emma Raducanu and will move on to the Italian Open quarter-finals.
It was a valiant performance from a greatly improved Raducanu, but Gauff proved to have too much quality to for the Briton to match. She can take some pride, though, from the fact that she did not make it too easy for the world No3.
Gauff (6-1) 5-2 Raducanu*
15:32Gauff breaks Raducanu and will serve for the match.
That is a damaging one for Raducanu, who looks to have lost the will somewhat. Whether that is down to fatigue, frustration, or a blend of the two, time is running out for Raducanu to respond.
*Gauff (6-1) 4-2 Raducanu
15:29Something of a let-off for Gauff here, who very nearly allows Raducanu to break back and level the second set. A lengthy rally after the first advantage ended with a miss-hit backhand into the alley.
As the wind gusts, Raducanu cannot muster a response to Gauff’s piledriving serves.
Gauff (6-1) 3-2 Raducanu* - Gauff takes the lead in the second set
15:20 , Arthur FerridgeAfter some valiant holds from Raducanu, Gauff finally forces enough mistakes out of her opponent to force the break.
It was a gutting finish for Raducanu, who had Gauff scrambling across court to recover the last point of the game, but her drop shot just edged into the alley.
*Gauff (6-1) 2-2 Raducanu
15:16 , Arthur FerridgeGauff’s ruthless streak is beginning to show as she holds serve again.
She is leaving Raducanu no room to breathe, keeping her pinned in the corners and having to dig her way out, which she cannot quite manage.
Gauff (6-1) 1-2 Raducanu*
15:12At this stage, all Raducanu can do is stay in contention, and that is exactly what she’s doing.
She holds serve again to prove that she can keep up with Gauff, who misses a rare forehand to end the game.
*Gauff (6-1) 1-1 Raducanu
15:08 , Arthur FerridgeAnd just like that, Gauff reminds Raducanu just how big a task she faces.
She holds her serve, forty love. It was as routine a game as you’ll see from the American.
Gauff (6-1) 0-1 Raducanu*
15:06 , Arthur FerridgeRaducanu holds serve to kick off the second set.
That is a much better showing than we saw anywhere in the first - she approached the game with great composure, and it is Gauff’s turn to make the unforced errors.
Gauff (6-1) 0-0 Raducanu*
15:02 , Arthur FerridgeRaducanu serves to kick off the second set.
*Gauff 6-1 Raducanu
14:58 , Arthur FerridgeThe first set goes the way of Coco Gauff, and it only took 39 minutes.
Raducanu would not lie down, though. She denied Gauff four set points over the course of the game, but five proves one too many.
The Brit is showing signs of fight, though. Will she be able to turn the tide in the second set?
*Gauff 5-1 Raducanu (40-40)
14:55 , Arthur FerridgeRaducanu battles back to deny Gauff three set points.
That was probably her best sequence of the match so far, hitting a remarkable cross-court shot to deny Gauff’s first finishing opportunity.
Gauff 5-1 Raducanu* - Another break for Gauff
14:50Coco Gauff will serve for the first set after breaking Raducanu for the second time in this set.
Raducanu’s double-fault set the American up with three break points, two of which she lost, but Gauff got the game over the line with a lengthy rally eventually decided by a wide miss from Raducanu, wide of the line by a matter of millimetres..
*Gauff 4-1 Raducanu
14:46 , Arthur FerridgeWhere it took Raducanu about 10 minutes to hold her serve, Gauff does so in about five. She is a cut above today, despite Raducanu’s best efforts.
The Brit needs to come up with a response, and fast. Otherwise, she could be staring down the barrel of a short-order defeat.
Gauff 3-1 Raducanu*
14:41 , Arthur FerridgeAnd that is Raducanu on the board. She didn’t do it the easy way, requiring three advantages, but held her nerve to chalk up a first game of the afternoon.
Gauff is on rare form today. We may only be in the fourth game of the afternoon, but she has already won several points worthy of a highlight reel.
She looks in total control and is dictating the pace of play like a natural. Raducanu isn’t doing much wrong, but just can’t keep pace with the fourth-seeded American.
*Gauff 3-0 Raducanu
14:32 , Arthur FerridgeRaducanu fails to convert the break point and Gauff recovers to take a speedy advantage and hold her serve.
It has not been an ideal start for the Briton, but there have been some flashes of quality. She will now serve to get on the board.
*Gauff 2-0 Raducanu (40-40)
14:30 , Arthur FerridgeGauff lures Raducanu up to the net and chips over her to save a first break point of the afternoon.
That takes us to deuce.
*Gauff 2-0 Raducanu (15-15)
14:27Gauff wins a long rally. She is doing a great job of keeping Raducanu on the move - fatigue will surely play a role here the longer this match goes on.
Remember that Raducanu has played one more match in this tournament.
Gauff 2-0 Raducanu*
14:25 , Arthur FerridgeThat is not the start Raducanu was after. Gauff breaks from Raducanu’s first service game of the afternoon, only dropping one point.
Gauff 1-0 Raducanu* (30-0)
14:23 , Arthur FerridgeGauff is looking strong in the early stages. Raducanu is looking to keep her moving around the court, but the American is returning every shot with considerable pace.
*Gauff 1-0 Raducanu
14:21 , Arthur FerridgeWhen Gauff can get her serve in, it is tricky to deal with. She aces Raducanu once in the inaugural game, with the Brit struggling to return another of her serves earlier on.
Underway!
14:19 , Arthur FerridgeCoco Gauff takes the first serve of the afternoon and we are underway in Rome!
The American starts the day with a double fault.
The conditions in Rome
14:15 , Arthur FerridgeIt is hot, clear, and sunny out in Rome. The temperature currently sits at 24°C, but stiff winds could prove challenging for both players.
The players arrive
14:13 , Arthur FerridgeEmma Raducanu and Coco Gauff are on court at the Grand Stand Arena.
Gauff wins the toss and opts to serve first.
We will be underway shortly!
If Gauff is beaten today...
14:06Even if Gauff falls to Raducanu today, she still has something to play for in Rome. She is also entered in the doubles bracket, playing there with Alexandra Eala.
The pair have reached the round of 16, and play their next match tomorrow.
Mensik dispatches Marozsan
13:58 , Arthur FerridgeMensik wins the tiebreaker and wins the match 6-4 7-6.
Up next: Coco Gauff vs Emma Raducanu!
A tiebreaker for Mensik and Marozsan
13:53 , Arthur FerridgeThe second set between Mensik and Marozsan will go down to a tiebreaker after the Hungarian battled back into contention in the match.
Should the match go to a third set, Gauff and Raducanu will be made to wait a further hour before their match can begin.
Who comes next for Raducanu or Gauff?
13:50 , Arthur FerridgeThe winner of Raducanu and Gauff’s tie will face either Clara Tauson or Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinal.
Their match will also take place this afternoon, expected to get underway about an hour after Raducanu and Gauff get underway.
Gauff knocked Andreeva out of the Madrid Open last month.
Marozsan breaks Mensik back!
13:44 , Arthur FerridgeMensik was serving for the match against Marozsan, but has allowed the Hungarian to break back!
Raducanu and Gauff will be left to warm up on the practice courts a little longer...
Mensik breaks
13:37 , Arthur FerridgeJakub Mensik is about to serve for the match against Marozsan.
He breaks the Hungarian to take a 5-3 lead in the second set.
Raducanu and Gauff are next up in the Grand Stand Arena.
Raducanu on clay
13:33 , Arthur FerridgeIt is no secret that Emma Raducanu does not enjoy playing on clay, but she is starting to find form ahead of next month’s French Open.
At this year’s Madrid Open, she recorded her first outdoor clay win for close to three years.
Speaking after her round of 64 win, she said: “I still don't feel really comfortable [on clay].
"I guess in a way it helps I have to be super focused on every single point, get my feet right and try not to fall over.
"I think I'm slowly finding my feet."
Gauff and Raducanu's past
13:26 , Arthur FerridgeGauff and Raducanu have met just once in their careers - the second round of the 2023 Australian Open. Gauff beat an injury-affected Raducanu on the day 6-3 7-6.
Gauff certainly has the stronger resume, though. She has one Grand Slam title to her name, same as Raducanu, but has been much more consistent throughout her career.
She reached the final of the Madrid Open last month, losing to Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets.
Around the courts
13:20 , Arthur FerridgeRaducanu vs Gauff will not get underway until Mensik vs Marozsan has reached its conclusion.
For those of us who are keen to watch Raducanu, there is good news. Mensik won the first set 6-4 and is currently on serve in the second, meaning we should be on track for Gauff and Raducanu to get underway at the scheduled 2pm.
Earlier today, Tommy Paul knocked out Tomas Machac, and Peyton Stearns upset Naomi Osaka.
What happened after Raducanu's match yesterday?
13:13 , Arthur FerridgeEmma Raducanu got past Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova 5-7 6-0 6-1 yesterday to reach this stage of the competition, but levelled some pointed comments at her after the fact.
Kudermetova took an eight-minute medical break late in the second set, which Raducanu felt was an attempt to break her momentum. She was leading 5-0 at the time, securing the final game required in short order to force a third set.
“I kind of knew it was to try and throw me off, but I kept my cool,” laughed Raducanu. “I served it out, and then from the third set I was really on it.”
Coco Gauff's route to the round of 16
13:05 , Arthur FerridgeCoco Gauff’s tournament has been much more straightforward than Raducanu’s. Afforded a bye through the early rounds as she came in with a high seed, she has played only twice on the Italian clay so far.
She downed the unseeded Canadian Victoria Mboko, losing the first set 3-6 before battling back 6-2 6-1 to move on.
It was Poland’s Magda Linette in the next round, and a to-the-point 7-5 6-3 win saw the American move forward.
Standard Sport's prediction
12:56 , Arthur FerridgeEmma Raducanu is facing another tough test today, and fatigue may well play a role. She has played one more match than Coco Gauff in this tournament, going to three sets in all but one of those matches. Should today’s match go to three sets, Gauff will surely be feeling fresher.
Gauff has the upper hand both in terms of form and seeding, and will hope to convert that into another win in Rome.
Coco Gauff to win
Raducanu's Italian Open so far
12:50 , Arthur FerridgeIt has been a mixed tournament for Raducanu thus far. She required three sets to beat Australian Maya Joint in the first round.
She had then been due to play Ekaterina Alexandrova in the round of 64, but the Russian pulled out of the tournament with a shoulder issue. Her replacement, lucky loser Jil Teichmann, was then beaten in straight sets.
Raducanu again went the distance in yesterday’s round of 32 tie, beating Veronika Kudermetova 5-7, 6-0, 6-1 and accusing her opponent of gamesmanship after she took an extended medical timeout.
Raducanu excited to face Gauff
12:47 , Arthur FerridgeToday marks just the second ever meeting between Raducanu and Gauff, and the Briton is relishing the opportunity to face one of tennis’ top talents.
She said: “It's exciting - it's going to be a match where I can test myself.
“[Gauff is] a great fighter, a great opponent but it's good that we can be in the same tournaments now and that I'm in the second week of these Masters. I'm really happy and proud of myself."
How to watch Coco Gauff vs Emma Raducanu
12:42 , Arthur FerridgeCoco Gauff vs Emma Raducanu is being broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
You can also stream it live on the Now TV website and app.
Coverage is already underway, covering various courts.
Start time: Around 2pm
12:37 , Arthur FerridgeCoco Gauff vs Emma Raducanu will get underway at around 2pm, following the conclusion of Jakub Mensik vs Fabian Marozsan.
Good afternoon
12:32 , Arthur FerridgeHello, and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Coco Gauff vs Emma Raducanu at the Italian Open.
Follow along for point-by-point updates and all the latest news.
