Coco Gauff reacts after surviving brutal path to Rome final

Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images Coco Gauff is through to the final of the Italian Open after seeing off Sorana Cirstea, 6-4, 6-3. The two-time Grand Slam winner advanced with a win she needed, giving her a solid result heading into the title match. Gauff had been taken to three sets in each of her last three matches in Rome and even had to save a match point against Iva Jovic in the fourth round.

Speaking after her win, Gauff discussed how challenging her path to the final has been. Coco Gauff Glad to avoid another marathon match after Italian Open semi-final Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images “I’m just happy to be through in straight sets today,” she said. “It’s been a marathon week, but I’m really happy to be back here in the final.

Thank you guys, for the support. ” “I’ve been enjoying it. The first couple of rounds were tough, but those are the matches you get through, and I was one point away from being out of the tournament, so really grateful to be in the final.

“Each match, I think I learned a little bit more, and I think it showed today. ” She was then asked to name the toughest match or turning point of her Italian Open campaign so far. “All of them really!