Coco Gauff is vying for her first Italian Open title for the second year in a row.
Last year, the world No. 4 lost to Jasmine Paolini in the finals of the Italian Open. This time, she’s set to compete against world No. 8 Elina Svitolina, who previously won this tournament in both 2017 and 2018.
Today’s match marks their sixth encounter. Svitolina currently leads their head-to-head series with three victories, including her recent win in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open.
Here’s what you need to know about the Italian Open:
- Match: Coco Gauff vs. Elina Svitolina – Women’s Final
- Date: May 16th at 11am Eastern Time
- Location: Stadio Centrale in the Foro Italico (Rome, Italy)
- Channel: Tennis Channel
- Streaming: DIRECTV (free trial available)
What to Expect in the Final
The women’s final will feature American Coco Gauff against Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina.
Match Time
The final is scheduled for May 16 at 11 a.m. ET (5 p.m. local time).
How to Watch without Cable
If cable isn’t an option, consider a live TV streaming service. DIRECTV offers five days free, which can be a good choice.
The Tennis Channel is included in the DIRECTV Choice package, which is currently offering $35 off the first month after the free trial. After that, it transitions to $94.99 per month.
Alternatively, you can catch the Miami Open Men’s Final for free with Fubo TV’s Sports + News package, which also has a five-day free trial and costs $45.99 for the first month.
