Breaking: Sabalenka Clinches Thrilling Quarterfinal Berth in Rome, Aiming for Seventh Final Before Roland Garros
Sabalenka Slams Kostyuk Again in Rome: On to anchoR Unbeaten Highway
Sabalenka Through to Rome Quarterfinals in Thrilling Fashion
In a rematch of their Madrid quarterfinal, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka once again outlasted Marta Kostyuk in a tense, two-hour tussle on Monday. Sabalenka, the top seed, prevailed 6-1, 7-6(8) to storm into the Internazionali BNL d’Italia quarterfinals, securing her place among the final eight on Campo Centrale.
Sabalenka’s pravilna Path to Success
Sabalenka navigated the first set with ease, but it was in the second that the drama unfolded. With Kostyuk serving at 5-3, an unreal comeback from Sabalenka tied the set at 5-5. The Belarusian then aced her way to a 6-5 lead, only to see it slip away as Kostyuk forced a tiebreak. There, Sabalenka held match point, but Kostyuk saved it twice, bringing the clash to deuce. Sabalenka, however, remained composed, sealing her win on her sixth match point.
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Zheng on Deck as Sabalenka Hunts Sevenstraight Finals
Sabalenka’s opponents in the last eight will be No. 8 seed Zheng Qinwen. This time, history favors the unseeded player — Zheng has yet to defeat Sabalenka in their six previous encounters, including a 2024 Australian Open final loss.
Sabalenka: The PIF WTA Rankings Bulldozer
Sabalenka’s Rome run further cements her status as the WTA’s leading contender. With six finals under her belt this season, she joins an elite club last seen in 1994, just a Rome title shy of equaling giants like Chris Evert, Steffi Graf, and Monica Seles.
Sabalenka’s precision in WTA 1000 events is another statistic worthy of admiration. Her 15-match win streak at these events is nothing short of phenomenal. Moreover, her quarters reach in all four leading events in 2025 is a feat unmatched since Carla Suarez Navarro in 2015.
Did you know?
Sabalenka’s has held the No. 1 ranking since April 2023, the longest reign of any player in 2025.
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FAQs
Q: How does Sabalenka match up against Zheng Qinwen?
A: Sabalenka leads their head-to-head 6-0, including a 2024 Australian Open final victory.
Q: Can Sabalenka equal Graf’s 1994 record of seven finals before Roland Garros?
A: If Sabalenka reaches the Rome final, she will tie Graf’s record. A win would surpass it.
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