In the semi-finals of the WTA 1000 tournament held in Rome, Polish tennis player Iga Świątek was defeated by Ukrainian Elina Svitolina. The contest concluded on May 14, 2026, with Svitolina emerging victorious by a margin of 6:4, 2:6, 6:2. Świątek had secured the title here on three prior occasions.
Iga Świątek, representing Poland, suffered a setback against Ukrainian athlete Elina Svitolina during the semifinal stage of the high-profile WTA 1000 event taking place in Rome. The total prize money pool for this competition surpasses 7.2 million euros. Svitolina, seeded seventh, ultimately won the match with set scores recorded as 6:4, 2:6, 6:2 in her favor.
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) third-ranked player globally, Iga Świątek, entered this tournament as the fourth seed. The WTA, which organized the Internazionali BNL d’Italia event, officially released the outcome of the concluded encounter that took place on May 14, 2026, at 11:20 PM.
Having previously claimed the Rome tournament title thrice, Iga Świątek finished this matchup with a 1-2 set record, losing her bout against Elina Svitolina. Further specifics regarding the tournament standing can be examined within the “Internazionali BNL d’Italia Schedule” and “Internazionali BNL d’Italia Standings” sections. Details regarding the pair’s history of head-to-head matches are also provided in the relevant area.
Świątek’s track record boasts three championships won at the Rome venue, positioning her as one of the competition’s most decorated participants. Coco Gauff.
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