Alcaraz defeated Draper in straight sets to set up an Italian Open semi-final clash with Musetti, who stunned defending champion and world number two Zverev. Meanwhile, women's world number one Sabalenka was upset by Zheng Qinwen in her quarter-final. Alcaraz described his win as one of his best this season, propelling him to world number two. Musetti overcame a late Zverev comeback in the first set to secure his semi-final spot. In the women's draw, Zheng's confident performance marked her first semi-final of the season, where she will face Gauff, who defeated Andreeva and is now guaranteed the world number two ranking. Gauff expressed confidence ahead of their semi-final encounter.