The match between Maria Sakkari and Belinda Bencic, two players who have declined in recent times, was one of the big clashes of the day at the WTA Rome 2025, but it was overshadowed by the Swiss player's retirement at the end of the first set (6-2 for Sakkari). Thus, the Greek player, who came from the qualifiers, advances to the second round where she will face Magda Linette.
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