China's Zheng Qinwen was eliminated in the semifinals of the WTA Italian Open on Thursday, losing to Coco Gauff 7-6(3), 6-4, 7-6(4) in a nearly four-hour battle. "This match taught me a lot, particularly highlighting the technical aspects I need to improve.

Zheng Qinwen earned her first victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday to set up an Italian Open semifinal match against Coco Gauff.