Coco Gauff secured an epic victory over Zheng Qinwen at the Rome Open 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(4), to earn her spot in the Rome Open final. The duel was the longest match in WTA Rome Open history, with three hours and 33 minutes of play.

At 30/0 in the following game, Gauff hit a first serve. But there was one problem - Zheng wasn't at the baseline. The crowd erupted in laughter - the 21-year-old made a facepalm - and even the chair umpire smiled.