Madison Keys vs Varvara Gracheva Preview & Prediction | 2025 Italian Open | Second Round

Madison Keys takes on Varvara Gracheva in the second round in Rome.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time: Thursday 8th May, 2025: UK – not before 4.20pm / US ET – not before 11.20am / US PT – not before 8.20am

Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy

Surface: Outdoor clay

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Madison Keys vs Varvara Gracheva prediction

Madison Keys will be a strong favourite against France’s Varvara Gracheva.

The Australian Open champion had a solid run to the quarter-finals in Madrid last time out and reached the same stage in Rome last year.

The American will be aiming to keep pushing on in her stellar 2025 so far and although Gracheva had a decent surge to the round of 16 in Rouen, the world number 65 doesn’t have the same weapons as an in-form Keys.

Gracheva defeated Ajla Tomljanovic 6-3 6-4 in the first round but the fifth seed will be a step too far.

Madison Keys vs Varvara Gracheva tip: Madison Keys to win 2-0