Elisabetta Cocciaretto continues her impressive run at the Mubadala DC Open (WTA 500) in Washington. After eliminating Tauson, the Italian defeated No. 8 seed Emma Navarro 6-3 4-6 6-3 in a battle lasting over two hours, reaching her first WTA 500 quarterfinal.
Despite a physical issue, Cocciaretto saved 8 break points in the decisive third set, showing great character and determination. This is a significant result for the Italian, confirming her good form on American hard courts.
In the quarterfinals, Cocciaretto will face Naomi Osaka, another high-profile challenge that will test her ambitions in the tournament.