Coco Gauff and Elina Svitolina are set for an exciting final at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome. This match is not to be missed, as both players have shown exceptional form throughout the tournament.
Final Match Details
The Rome singles final will take place on Saturday, May 16, at 5 p.m. local time (4 p.m. BST, 11 a.m. EDT) on Campo Centrale. The doubles final is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at 12 p.m. local time (11 a.m. BST, 6 a.m. EDT).
Path to the Final
Coco Gauff’s Journey
- First Round: Bye
- Second Round: Defeated Tereza Valentova 6-3, 6-4
- Third Round: Defeated Solana Sierra 5-7, 6-0, 6-4
- Fourth Round: Defeated No. 16 Iva Jovic 5-7, 7-5, 6-2
- Quarterfinals: Defeated No. 8 Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 6-2, 6-4
- Semifinals: Defeated No. 26 Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 6-3
Gauff is looking for redemption after finishing as a runner-up in the previous year. This marks her second final of 2026, following a loss to Aryna Sabalenka in Miami.
Elina Svitolina’s Path
- First Round: Bye
- Second Round: Defeated Noemi Basiletti 6-1, 6-3
- Third Round: Defeated No. 32 Hailey Baptiste 6-1, 6-2
- Fourth Round: Defeated Nikola Bartunkova 6-2, 6-3
- Quarterfinals: Defeated No. 2 Elena Rybakina 2-6, 6-4, 6-4
- Semifinals: Defeated No. 4 Iga Swiatek 6-4, 2-6, 6-2
Svitolina aims to capture her first title in Rome since 2018. Her quarterfinal victory over Rybakina and semifinal win against Swiatek demonstrate her resilience.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The singles champion will receive €1,055,285 (approximately $1.23 million USD), while the runner-up will gain €549,335 ($640,000). The doubles champions will take home €368,630 ($429,000), and the runners-up will earn €195,160 ($227,000).
Both singles champions will earn 1,000 ranking points, while finalists receive 650 points. A victory would elevate Svitolina to No. 3 in the rankings, and Gauff to No. 5 or 6, depending on the outcome.
Championship Preview: Gauff vs. Svitolina
This final showcases a thrilling rivalry. Svitolina holds a 3-2 advantage in their head-to-head matches, having won both encounters this season. Their most recent match was a close semifinal in Dubai, which Svitolina won after a tough battle.
As Svitolina prepares her game plan, she acknowledges the experience and skills Gauff brings to the court. “We both know how to fight,” Svitolina stated as she looked forward to the match.
Gauff has expressed confidence in her improving game, aiming for a title. With a record of 11-4 in finals, she seeks to add another triumph to her accolades, particularly on clay.
With both players in top form, fans can expect an exhilarating showdown in Rome. Tune in to witness who will emerge victorious in this high-stakes clash.
