Swiatek back on track in Rome after Madrid rout

ROME — Iga Swiatek bounced again from one of many worst losses of her profession with a cushty 6-1, 6-0 rout of dwelling participant Elisabetta Cocciaretto within the second spherical of the Italian Open on Thursday.

Swiatek stated she was coping with “private stuff” when she was crushed 6-1, 6-1 by Coco Gauff within the Madrid Open semifinals final week.

The second-ranked Swiatek is a three-time Rome champion however has not reached a ultimate on tour this 12 months. She improved to 21-2 in Rome since 2021.

The Italian Open is the final massive clay-court warmup earlier than the French Open, which begins on Could 25. Swiatek has gained 4 of her 5 Grand Slam titles at Roland Garros.

Swiatek subsequent faces Danielle Collins or Elena-Gabriela Ruse, who had been enjoying later on the Foro Italico.