Alex Eala, Coco Gauff Eye Quarterfinal Berth at Italian Open Women’s Doubles

Rising tennis star Alex Eala and world No. 3 Coco Gauff have advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Italian Open women’s doubles, following a commanding 6–2, 6–3 victory over Italy’s Tyra Caterina Grant and Lisa Pigato in the Round of 16.

The Eala-Gauff partnership, formed through a direct message from Eala to Gauff, has quickly proven effective. Their synergy on the court was evident as they established an early 5–2 lead in the first set and maintained control throughout the match.

Their next challenge is a quarterfinal match against the defending champions, Italy’s Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini. This matchup carries added significance, as Gauff and her former partner Erin Routliffe were narrowly defeated by Errani and Paolini in last year’s final.

Eala and Gauff’s impressive performance in Rome underscores their potential as a formidable doubles team. Their upcoming match against the seasoned Italian duo promises to be a compelling contest, with both pairs vying for a spot in the semifinals.

As the tournament progresses, fans and analysts alike will be watching to see if Eala and Gauff can continue their winning streak and possibly secure their first WTA 1000 title together.