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Caty McNally explains why she and Coco Gauff withdrew from Rome doubles tournament
TL;DR
Caty McNally and Coco Gauff withdrew from the Rome doubles tournament after reaching the quarterfinals. The duo had not played together since 2023 and had won three WTA titles earlier in their careers.
Key points
- Caty McNally and Coco Gauff withdrew from the Rome doubles tournament
- They reached the quarterfinals before their withdrawal
- The duo has three WTA titles from earlier in their careers
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Caty McNally and Coco Gauffâs doubles campaign at the Italian Open has been cut short.
The pair, who hadnât played together since 2023, have three WTA titles to their names from earlier in their careers.
Gauff had reached out to McNally for a reunion in Rome, and the two made a promising start, winning their first two matches to reach the quarterfinals. But they withdrew before stepping on court for their next match.
Caty McNally issues statement after Rome doubles withdrawal with Coco Gauff
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Gauff, who has made it to the singles final in Rome for the second year running, will not be in contention for the doubles title this time around.
There was some initial confusion over why Gauff and McNally didnât take to the court for their quarter-final against seventh seeds Cristina Bucsa and Nicole Melichar-Martinez, but that has since been explained.
McNally took to Instagram to explain that she was unwell and unable to play, which led to their withdrawal from the tournament.
âSad to have to pull out of the dubs today due to sickness, unfortunately my body just couldnât recover in time,â she wrote. âTime to get some rest and recover for the French [Open] (three love heart emojis).â
Will Coco Gauff and Caty McNally reunite for doubles at Roland-Garros?
Right now, there are no plans for Gauff and McNally to team up in doubles at Roland-Garros, as they are not on the entry list together.
Gauff, who is the defending singles champion in Paris, is expected to prioritise her title defence over a doubles campaign this year.
Q&A
Why did Caty McNally and Coco Gauff withdraw from the Rome doubles tournament?
Caty McNally and Coco Gauff withdrew from the tournament before their next match in the quarterfinals, but specific reasons for their withdrawal were not disclosed.
What is the history of Caty McNally and Coco Gauff as a doubles team?
Caty McNally and Coco Gauff have three WTA titles to their names and had not played together since 2023 prior to their reunion at the Italian Open.
How far did McNally and Gauff get in the Rome doubles tournament?
They reached the quarterfinals after winning their first two matches before withdrawing.
