Why were Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka denied main court spotlight despite biggest italian open fourth round showdown? Here’s what you need to know
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 12, 2026, 21:15 (IST)
Iga Swiatek defeated Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-1 at the italian open, but many fans focused on the surprising court decision before the match. Despite their star power, both players were placed on the second-largest court instead of the main stadium. After the win, Swiatek also praised new coach Francis Roig, who recently suffered an Achilles injury during practice in Rome.