Tennis star Coco Gauff got some love from her rumored boyfriend after her epic three-set victory in the Italian Open semifinals. Jalen Sera, who is rumored to have been dating Gauff since 2023, took to his Instagram Story after Gauff’s victory over Qinwen Zheng on Thursday,

In a semifinal clash at the Italian Open, which had, until then, lacked spark despite the big names, a moment of unexpected comedy provided a much-needed light-hearted intermission.

Coco Gauff forgot something crucial before her first-round match at the French Open on Tuesday: her rackets. Gauff looked puzzled when she opened her bag and realized her rackets weren't there. A few minutes later, a ball boy ran out onto Court Philippe-Chatrier, delivering her rackets.

World No. 2 is primed to make a deep run at the French Open and potentially collect her second career slam title

She’s the first American to reach the Internazionali BNL d’Italia final since Serena Williams and Madison Keys in 2016.

Coco Gauff served to an empty court at one stage during her Italian Open semi-final showdown with Qinwen Zheng after her opponent had left her position to change her racket. The match proved to be a scintillating affair, with Gauff coming out on top after a tiebreak in the deciding set.

No. 4 seed Coco Gauff will face No. 6 Jasmine Paolini for the WTA 1000 Internazionali BNL d’Italia title on Saturday at 5 p.m. local (11 a.m. ET). Here’s everything you need to know.

Expert analysis and betting predictions for the 2025 WTA 1000 Rome semifinal between Qinwen Zheng and Coco Gauff. Discover head-to-head stats, match insights, and top betting tips.

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