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Italian Open: Iga Swiatek Enters Quarter-Finals, Naomi Osaka Loses In Last 16 - In Pics

The world's top-ranked women's singles tennis player Iga Swiatek entered the quarter-finals of the Italian Open in Rome, whereas Naomi Osaka lost in the round of 16 on Monday (May 13, 2024). Swiatek prevailed over Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3, while Osaka went down to Zheng Qinwen 2-6, 4-6. Swiatek will next face Madison Keys in the last eight stage, and Zheng will meet the third-ranked Coco Gauff.

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Italy Tennis Open Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino

Poland's Iga Swiatek, left, hugs Germany's Angelique Kerber after winning a match, at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome.

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Iga Swiatek Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
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Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates with fans after winning a match against Germany's Angelique Kerber at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome.

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Italian Open 2024 Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
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Poland's Iga Swiatek reacts after winning a point during a match against Germany's Angelique Kerber at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome.

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Angelique Kerber Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
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Germany's Angelique Kerber returns the ball Poland's Iga Swiatek at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome

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Iga Swiatek vs Angelique Kerber Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
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Germany's Angelique Kerber celebrates after winning a point during a match against Poland's Iga Swiatek at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome.

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Italy Tennis Open: Zheng Qinwen Photo: Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse via AP
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China's Zheng Qinwen blows a kiss after defeating Japan's Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome.

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China's Zheng Qinwen Photo: Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse via AP
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China's Zheng Qinwen acknowledges the crowd after defeating Japan's Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome.

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Italian Open 2024: Naomi Osaka vs Qinwen Zheng Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
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Zheng Qinwen, of China, returns a ball to Japan's Naomi Osaka at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome.

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Italian Open 2024: Qinwen Zheng vs Naomi Osaka Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
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Japan's Naomi Osaka returns a ball to Zheng Qinwen, of China, at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome.

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Italian Open: Qinwen Zheng vs Naomi Osaka Photo: Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse via AP
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Japan's Naomi Osaka returns the ball to China's Zheng Qinwen during her match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome. Qinwen won 6-2, 6-4.