Updated On: 15 May, 2024 12:11 PM IST | Rome | mid-day online correspondent
Sabalenka scripted a comeback from 2-0 down in the third set to wrap up a 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(7) victory at the Foro Italico

Belarus` Aryna Sabalenka eyes the ball as she plays against Ukraine`s Elina Svitolina during their women`s singles match of the WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome. Pic/AFP
The World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka earned three match points to beat two-time champion Elina Svitolina, advancing to the quarterfinals in the ongoing Italian Open.
Sabalenka scripted a comeback from 2-0 down in the third set to wrap up a 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(7) victory at the Foro Italico. Sabalenka will lock horns with No.10 Jelena Ostapenko for a spot in the semifinals on Wednesday.