Zheng Qinwen to face Aryna Sabalenka in Rome

Zheng Qinwen's rival in the 1/4 finals is a familiar face: Aryna Sabalenka. Although she had lost all six of their previous encounters against Aryna Sabalenka, this time is different — it will be their first game on clay. If Zheng Qinwen defeats Aryna Sabalenka, she will face either Coco Gauff or Mirra Andreeva in the semi-final.