Thu May 08 13:10:00 UTC 2025: **Rome Open Day 1: Swiatek Dominates, Badosa and Kvitova Withdraw**

ROME, ITALY – The Italian Open saw a mix of upsets and dominant performances on its opening day. World number two Iga Swiatek started her Rome campaign with a resounding 6-1, 6-0 victory over Elisabetta Cocciaretto in just 54 minutes. Diana Shnaider continued her impressive streak, achieving back-to-back 6-0, 6-0 wins at WTA 1000 events, this time defeating Caroline Dolehide. Jaqueline Cristian also secured a notable win against 23rd seed Yulia Putintseva. Naomi Osaka fought back from a set down to defeat Viktorija Golubic 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, securing her seventh consecutive clay court victory. Peyton Stearns also advanced, defeating Anna Kalinskaya 6-2, 6-3.

However, the day also brought disappointment. Paula Badosa and Petra Kvitova were forced to withdraw due to injury, resulting in Naomi Osaka facing Viktorija Golubic as a lucky loser and Ons Jabeur receiving a walkover. On the men’s side, Jesper De Jong, Nicolas Jarry, Roberto Bautista-Agut, and Aleksandar Vukic all secured victories. The highly anticipated match between Joao Fonseca and Fabian Marozsan saw Marozsan triumph 6-3, 7-6(4), eliminating the Brazilian teenager from the tournament. Federico Cina’s run ended with a 6-3, 6-3 loss to Mariano Navone. The tournament continues with a strong lineup of players still competing.

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