The No. 7 seed had aired her disappointment when Fissette ended their coaching partner to return to Osaka last fall, but was in a different headspace at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.

The world No. 1 discussed balancing ambition with patience as she continues her comeback from maternity leave, and what she learned from facing her first Top 10 opponent in 2024.

The Internazionali BNL d’Italia suffered delays on Pietrangeli and Court 12 when protestors in orange-vest barnstormed the court, throwing confetti and causing play to be suspended.

Osaka defeated two Top 20 players at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia but the Australian Open runner-up proved too strong to reach her second straight quarterfinal at the Foro Italico.

The world No. 1 was playing his first match since getting hit by a falling water bottle while signing autographs and lost in straight sets in the third round of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.

The former world No. 3 enjoyed a wildly successful comeback from maternity leave but has been slowed by physical issues this season and is hesitant to take another long break from tennis.

Sofia Kenin was also unable to extend her stay Sunday at the 1000-level tournament.