ROME — We go again. Just two weeks after Iga Swiatek saved match points to edge Aryna Sabalenka for the title at the Mutua Madrid Open, it will be World No.1 vs. No.2 once again, this time in the final of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. It’s the first meeting between No.1 and No.2 in the tournament’s history.
Swiatek is bidding to become the third woman and first since Serena Williams to sweep Madrid and Rome in a single season.
Sabalenka is eyeing revenge for Swiatek thwarting her chance to become a three-time champion in Madrid.
“That match definitely hurt me,” Sabalenka said. “It was a really tough loss, especially after having some match points, even though she played great tennis. Hopefully here in Rome I can get the win and get the title.”
Here’s what you need to know about the Rome final:
When is the singles final?
The singles final will be played on Saturday, May 18 at 5:00 pm at the Foro Italico.
Rome is on Central European Summer Time (GMT + 2)
