Posted by AI on 2025-05-16 09:55:14 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-08 07:58:59
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Teenage tennis sensation Gina Cervetti has been dismantling some of the sport's biggest names, making waves at this year's Italian Open. The 18-year-old American wildcard entry stunned everyone by taking out top-seeded Norwegian Casper Ruud in straight sets, prevailing 6-4, 7-5. Cervetti's victory marks her first career win over a top-10 player and a spot in the semifinals.
This result is even more impressive considering Cervetti was knocked out in the first round of the French Open last month and only entered the main draw in Rome after opponent Tamara Korpatsch withdrew due to illness. With her confident displays on the court, Cervetti has captured the imagination of fans and officials alike.
"It's always been a dream of mine to play on the big stage," says Cervetti. "I want to enjoy every minute of this ride, no matter how it ends."
With her impressive run thus far, Cervetti has caught the eye of many tennis enthusiasts and is quickly becoming a fan favorite. The young gun will face off America's own Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals, who outplayed Czech Barbora Krejcikova rather impressively, winning 6-0, 6-4. The winner of that match will face off against either OND Gimbel or Cam Norrie.
It's safe to say that Cervetti has had an incredible few days. She has proven she has the game to compete with the world's best and is poised to become one of the sport's next great players.
The future certainly looks bright for this budding superstar.