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Svitolina vs Baptiste: Rome Clash Heats Up
10 May
Summary
- Svitolina aims for first clay title of 2026 season.
- Baptiste had a strong run in Madrid, upsetting top players.
- Both players have won one previous match against each other.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome will host a compelling third-round encounter between Elina Svitolina and Hailey Baptiste on Sunday, May 10, 2026. This WTA 1000 event features the match on outdoor clay at the Foro Italico.
Svitolina, currently ranked seventh, is pursuing her inaugural clay court title for the 2026 season. Her clay swing began with a semifinal appearance in Stuttgart but was followed by an unexpected early exit in Madrid.
Baptiste, ranked 31st, enters this match with significant momentum from the Madrid Open, where she defeated several top-ranked players. She secured her spot in Rome with a straight-sets victory.
This marks the third career meeting between Svitolina and Baptiste. Their previous encounters include a win for Svitolina at the 2026 Italian Open and a revenge victory for Baptiste in straight sets at the Miami Open.
