Swiatek Survives Rome Scare As Osaka Steps Into A Crowded Italian Open Friday
ROME, May 8, 2026, 14:14 CEST Iga Swiatek had to dig a bit deeper in Rome on Friday, edging past Caty McNally in three sets. Naomi Osaka’s clay-court matchup with Eva Lys was still on hold, while Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, and Elina Svitolina were all set for busy starts. Timing’s key here. Friday wraps up second-round play at the
