The six-time major winner snapped a five-match losing streak in quarterfinals dating back to last October’s Wuhan Open. Swiatek previously fell in the last eight this season at the Australian Open (l. to Rybakina), Doha (l. to Sakkari), Indian Wells (l. to Svitolina) and Stuttgart (l. to Andreeva).
After being pushed to three sets in her opener at the Foro Italico by her former junior doubles partner Caty McNally, Swiatek has since dropped seven games in her next three matches. Prior to dispatching Pegula, the Pole handily defeated Naomi Osaka thanks to six breaks of serve.
Swiatek recently began a new coaching partnership with Francisco Roig, who ruptured his Achilles tendon at the end of a pre-tournament training session. The Spaniard flew to Warsaw for surgery and hasn’t missed a beat in Rome outside of a single practice.
Looking to end a clay-court title drought dating back to the 2024 French Open, Swiatek awaits the winner of tonight’s showdown between Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina. Coco Gauff and Sorana Cirstea set the first semifinal with their victories Tuesday.
