TENNIS
Italian Open: Coco Gauff produces comeback against Paula Badosa to make quarter-finals
Coco Gauff came from a set down to beat Spain’s Paula Badosa 5-7 6-4 6-1, sealing her place in the Italian Open quarter-finals.
The 20-year-old American slipped a set behind to Badosa in Rome, but recovered to win the second set and wrapped up victory in the third.
Earlier, No 1 seed Iga Swiatek booked her place in the last eight via a straight-sets win over Angelique Kerber 7-5 6-3.
Elsewhere, No 7 seed Zheng Qinwen advanced to the quarter-finals for a second straight year, ending Naomi Osaka’s run with a 6-2 6-4 win in one hour and 24 minutes.
The victory means China’s Qinwen will face Gauff in the last eight on Tuesday
The USA’s Madison Keys beat Romania’s Sorana Cirstea 6-2 6-1 to set-up a quarter-final clash against Swiatek.
The clash was one of two matches climate protesters forced to be suspended at the Italian Open on Monday.
Two members of environmental protest group Ultima Generazione ran on to the court wearing orange vests and threw confetti, while other activists glued themselves to the stands. A statement on the Italian Open website read: “With the public very angry against the demonstrators, the police officers and firefighters also arrived.
“One of the demonstrators had moved onto the lawn under the big screen of (Court) Pietrangeli. He was taken away by the police.”
After being diagnosed with cancer, Taylor Swift’s mother was seen crying while watching her perform on stage.
Sad News Aline Tamara Moreira Influencers drowned after their overcrowded boat sank following a yacht party, when a wave hit and they had refused to wear life jackets, according to police reports.
Serena Williams said her father deeply hurt her by making the wrong decision to divorce her mother for a side relationship, a choice that ultimately made his life worse.
Taylor Swift celebrates her parents for being great role models, saying, “Having supportive parents is truly important for a person’s well-being.”
Taylor Swift says, “I spent millions on a bracelet because it makes my hand look more beautiful.”
Alexis celebrated their daughter’s birthday in a special way, Serena Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, who hosted a surprise party for their daughter, Olympia.
Prince Harry once again reached out to King Charles with a thoughtful gesture, but he didn’t anticipate his father’s reaction.
Reason why l bought him expensive gift Stevie Nicks says about Travis Kelce, “He’s a man who truly understands women and knows how to make them happy. I cherished him from the first day I met him, which is why I decided to get him an expensive gift.”
Taylor Swift reflects on her early success, saying, “I really enjoyed my youth. By the time I was 12, I had already made millions, and by 14, I was famous around the world.”
Jason Kelce stated that every man deserves a special woman—one who is supportive, loves you, and shows you love.”
