Coco Gauff defeated Tereza Valentova 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Italian Open. The world number four advanced to the round of 32 after an hour and 34 minutes on court.
Gauff broke her opponent's serve six times during the match in Rome. She improved her 2026 record to 20 wins and eight losses with the victory, which also marked her second career win over Valentova.