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Sabalenka Leads Star-Studded Rome Open Field
7 May
Summary
- World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka seeks her first Rome title.
- All Top 20 WTA players are competing in the prestigious tournament.
- Iga Swiatek is a three-time champion aiming for another victory.
The Rome Open 2026 is underway at the Foro Italico, with an exceptional field including all Top 20 players. Aryna Sabalenka, the current World No. 1, enters as the top seed, aiming to secure her first Rome title after reaching the final in 2024. Her path is competitive, potentially facing seeded players early in the tournament.
Elena Rybakina, the 2023 champion and leader in the WTA Finals Race, is a significant contender. Three-time Rome champion Iga Swiatek also features prominently, with potential early-round matchups against players like Naomi Osaka and Emma Navarro. Coco Gauff, the third seed and 2025 runner-up, is in another section of the draw, with a crowded quarter that includes defending champion Paolini and Mirra Andreeva.
Sabalenka arrives with strong form, having won three titles in the 2026 season. Other notable participants include Amanda Anisimova, who is making her clay debut and has a favorable head-to-head record against Sabalenka.
