Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7, 6-2 to claim the Italian Open title in Rome. The victory marked her return to the top of a WTA 1000 event eight years after her previous triumph there.
Gael Monfils, Svitolina’s husband, shared an emotional Instagram tribute celebrating her achievement. “Eight years to climb back to the top of a Masters 1000. What a season, what a week, what a player,” he wrote. Monfils praised her strength as both an athlete and mother to their daughter Skai, adding that she inspires him every day.