Emma Raducanu and Coco Gauff will clash for just the second time in their careers for a spot in the Italian Open quarter-finals TODAY.
Brit Raducanu appeared surprised when told the American would be her last-16 opponent after seeing off Veronika Kudermetova.
Raducanu lost her only previous match with GauffGetty US superstar Gauff’s career has continued to skyrocket after that first encounter in AustraliaAFP or licensorsThe 22-year-old came from behind to beat the Russian 5-7, 6-0, 6-1 and set up a meeting with her fellow former US Open champion.
It is only the second time that two of the most high-profile young female tennis stars have gone head-to-head on the WTA Tour.
Gauff won their first encounter in straight sets 6-3, 7-6, in the second round of the 2023 Australian Open.
The 21-year-old followed in Raducanu’s footsteps months later by winning her first Grand Slam as a teenager at the US Open – two years on from the latter’s achievement at the same event.
However, the pair have had contrasting fortunes on the court since their career-best win, with Gauff currently the world No3 rank.
Meanwhile, Raducanu has struggled for fitness and form and sits just inside the top 50 while also having less experience on clay.
Gauff vs Raducanu: Date and start time
The last 16 showdown of the 2025 Italian Open will take place on Monday, May 12.
The match will be held on clay at the Grand Stand Arena in Rome.
It is scheduled third for Monday’s action and has an estimated start time of 2pm UK time.
In the United States, it is expected to get underway at around 9am ET, 6am PT and 8am CT.
Raducanu lost in the first round in her sole previous appearance at the Italian OpenGettyGauff vs Raducanu: How to follow
The tournament is being shown on Sky Sports in the UK.
Sky Go customers will be able to watch the action via their laptops or mobile devices. Alternatively, fans can purchase a NOW TV pass.
talkSPORT will have updates throughout, while talkSPORT.com will be on hand for the best of the reaction.
Gauff vs Raducanu will follow two matches in the men’s singles.
Alex de Minaur first faces Hugo Dellien, before Miami champion Jakub Mensik battles Fabian Marozsan.
Since winning the US Open, Raducanu’s tennis career has been stop-startGETTY Gauff is targeting more success to follow her US Open win in 2023Gauff vs Raducanu: What has been said?
Raducanu is now just two wins away from reclaiming the mantle of British no.1.
Reaching the semi-finals would see the Canadian-born superstar leapfrog world no.40 Katie Boulter in the WTA rankings.
It would be the first time she has been the top-ranked female British player in two years.
However, her road to redemption is blocked by fourth seed Gauff, who had earlier beaten Magda Linette 7-5, 6-3.
“I haven’t looked at the draw to be honest, but she’s a great competitor. Are you sure I’m playing Coco?” Raducanu said when being interviewed by Sky Sports after beating Kudermetova.
“I think I’m playing pretty good tennis right now, and she is going to be a great test,” Raducanu added.
“I mean, she’s made the final of the French Open, so she’s great on this surface.
“I’m just going to keep focused, but I’ll savour this one for now.”
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