Coco Gauff thrashed Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2 in a ruthless demolition by the American third seed. Raducanu entered what was her first last-16 match at the Italian Open in buoyant form, but was met by a blistering performance from Gauff.

Emma Raducanu was soundly beaten in the last 16 of the Italian Open by Coco Gauff, going down 6-1, 6-2. Gauff, the world No 3, lived up to her status as favourite with a dominant display against the British No 2.