Sun May 11 11:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Świątek’s Shock Exit From Rome Masters; Fręch and Linette Advance
**Rome, Italy** – Iga Świątek, the world number two, suffered a shocking upset in the third round of the WTA 1000 Rome Masters, losing 1-6, 5-7 to Danielle Collins (WTA 35). The defeat, which prevents Świątek from defending her title, has sparked a flurry of critical commentary from international media outlets, describing it as a “sensational loss,” a “nightmare,” and a sign of a “major crisis.”
Despite Świątek’s elimination, two other Polish players remain in contention: Magda Linette (WTA 32) and Magdalena Fręch (WTA 25). Linette faces a tough challenge against world number three Coco Gauff, not before 1 PM on the Grand Stand Arena, following matches featuring Arthur Fils and Stefanos Tsitsipas, Elena Rybakina and Bianca Andreescu, and Lucia Bronzetti and Karen Khachanov. Fręch will play Qinwen Zheng (WTA 8) later on the same court, after all previously mentioned matches.
Both matches will be covered live on Sport.pl and the Sport.pl LIVE mobile app.
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