Coco Gauff advanced to the Italian Open final on Thursday after a medical emergency briefly halted her semifinal against Sorana Cîrstea in Rome. The American noticed a spectator collapse in the stands and alerted officials, pausing play for several minutes before securing a 6-4, 6-3 victory.
The interruption occurred at Foro Italico while Gauff led by a set and a break. Chair umpire Marija Cicak called for medical help, saying, “This is Marija from Center Court. It’s upper level on the right side, we need a doctor.” Commentators noted the steep stands made access difficult for medics, and both players used the pause to consult their teams.
