Coco Gauff delivered a masterclass at the Italian Open, dismantling Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2 in a commanding Round of 16 clash—and the American star didn’t hold back when unveiling the key to her decisive triumph.

Emma Raducanu exited the Italian Open at the last-16 stage after being outclassed in a straight-sets defeat by Coco Gauff. Raducanu was bidding to reach a second WTA 1000 quarter-final of 2025, having reached the last eight in Miami in March, but fourth seed Gauff won 6-1 6-2 in the battle of the former US Open champions.

Emma Raducanu exited the Italian Open on Monday afternoon after she was convincingly beaten and outclassed by Coco Gauff, winning three games in a match which lasted just 79 minutes.