Day 5 at the WTA Rome 100 features a full schedule of matches. World No. 1 Coco Gauff is among those in action.
Gauff Favoured in Match Against Sierra
Coco Gauff opened her 2026 campaign in Rome with a straight-sets win. Gauff’s serve, however, was inconsistent, as she hit seven double faults in her opening match. Despite the serving concerns, Gauff is expected to be in control against Solana Sierra. Sierra prefers extended baseline exchanges, using her backhand and consistency to construct points. Gauff is considered among the best on tour at playing that style. The prediction is that Gauff will move into the last 16.
Andreeva’s Resurgent Form
Mirra Andreeva has begun to rediscover her form after a period of stagnation. Her clay swing includes a finals run in Madrid and a title in Linz. Viktorija Golubic is coming off a strong win where her experience under pressure was decisive. However, Andreeva’s current level and shot-making consistency should prove too much for Golubic. Andreeva is predicted to win in two sets.
Bencic vs Kalinskaya: A Favourable Matchup for Bencic
Belinda Bencic’s form has dipped slightly after a remarkable start to 2026. This is due to physical issues and some underwhelming performances. However, her matchup against Anna Kalinskaya suits her well. Kalinskaya relies heavily on her serve and first-strike tennis. On clay, those advantages are reduced. Bencic has consistently shown she can absorb power and out-execute Kalinskaya from the baseline. Coming off a solid opening win in Rome, Bencic is expected to control this match, with a prediction of a win in two sets.
Zheng and Ostapenko: A Clash of Styles
Qinwen Zheng is set to face Jelena Ostapenko. This matchup features two aggressive baseliners with very different styles. Ostapenko plays high-risk, all-out attacking tennis, producing winners but also a high volume of unforced errors. Zheng, by contrast, is more controlled, choosing her moments to attack and relying on her strong serve. She remains comfortable in longer rallies when needed. Zheng is still building rhythm after an injury layoff. Her stability and serve-return advantage should help her manage this contest, with a prediction of Zheng in three sets.
The WTA Rome 100 continues with more matches to come.