Rome, May 9, 2025 (AFP) - Gauff holds nerve to join Sabalenka in Italian Open third round

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2025-05-09
Coco Gauff survived a scare at this year's Italian Open, coming back from a set down to beat qualifier Victoria Mboko 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 as Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz both cruised through their opening matches. World number three Gauff will play Magda Linette in the third round in Rome after prevailing despite being far from her best in a match which signalled more progress from her up-and-coming opponent. Canadian Mboko played with a maturity......
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