Internazionali BNL d’Italia—Rome, Italy

Sabalenka, Tabilo Reach Semifinals at Italian Open

Wednesday’s action at the Italian Open in Rome, Italy saw world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka reach the semifinals of the event, defeating No. 9 seed Jelena Ostapenko 6-2, 6-4.

Needing one hour and 12 minutes to advance, Sabalenka hit two aces, won 81 percent of her first serve points and broke serve on three occasions.

Improving to 3-0 against Ostapenko in lifetime meetings, Sabalenka will next face No. 13 seed Danielle Collins or No. 24 seed Victoria Azarenka for a place in the finals.

Tabilo Continues to Roll

Canadian born Chilean Alejandro Tabilo advanced to the semifinals of the Italian Open on Wednesday, dismissing Zhizhen Zhang 6-3, 6-4.

Defeating top seed Novak Djokovic and No. 16 seed Karen Khachanov earlier in the tournament, Tabilo will next face either No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev or No. 11 seed Taylor Fritz for spot in Sunday’s final.

Tabilo, now 26 years old, will move up to a minimum of No. 25 in the world when Monday’s rankings are released.

Thursday’s schedule in Rome will include the continuation of men’s and women’s quarterfinal matches.

Watch all the action live this week from Rome on Tennis TV.