No. 8 seed Mirra Andreeva opened her WTA 1000 Rome campaign with a clean, clinical win over Antonia Ružić, 6-1, 6-0, on red clay at the BNP Paribas Arena. The world No. 7 served first and never let the match drift, closing in straight sets in 65 minutes, 52 seconds. Fans could follow every game and the final result live on Sofascore.

Scoreline at a glance

Andreeva took the first set 6-1, then tightened the screws with a 6-0 second set to finish the Round of 64 in style. The margin reflected a steady control of rallies and scoreboard pressure throughout. With the Russian right-hander dictating early, Ružić struggled to find a foothold against the No. 8 seed.

Seed 8 sets the tone

Starting on serve, Andreeva settled quickly and kept the pace where she wanted it. Her ranking of 7 and seeding of 8 showed on court, matching the expectations that come with a top-tier WTA player. Ružić, ranked 59 and also right-handed, had pockets of resistance in the opening set but found little room in the second.

Set times tell the story

The first set ran 29 minutes and 51 seconds, a brisk opener that put Andreeva in full control. The second set lasted 36 minutes and 1 second, slightly longer but just as one-sided on the scoreboard. Combined, the tempo and timing underlined how firmly the match stayed on Andreeva’s racquet.

What fans can track next

With this Round of 64 win in Rome, Andreeva moves forward on the red clay with minimal mileage on the clock. The event is part of the WTA 1000 calendar, and highlights are available for fans who missed the live action. Keep up with live tennis scores, draws and match timelines on Sofascore.