Mar 25, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Aryna Sabalenka (L) shakes hands with Zheng Qinwen (CHN)(R) at the net after their match on day eight of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Aryna Sabalenka vs. Qinwen Zheng Italian Open Quarter-Final Start Time, Match Preview, TV Channel and More

Zheng will look for a first win against Sabalenka in Rome today

The last quarter-final on the women’s side of the 2025 Italian Open features the number 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka up against the number 8 seed Qinwen Zheng. This match promises to be a classic, even though their head-to-head is lopsided in favor of the Russian. With the current form the world number 1 is in, the task will not be easy for Zheng.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Qinwen Zheng 2025 Italian Open Quarter-Final Preview

Aryna Sabalenka heads into this match on the back of total domination this season, especially in the past 4 tournaments, where she has reached the final en route to winning the Miami Open and the Madrid Open. Sabalenka has been cruising through the clay court swing and looks firmly poised to extend her head-to-head to 7-0 against the Chinese Zheng.

Meanwhile, Zheng has had a mixed season so far. What started out very slowly, the Chinese picked up some steam during Indian Wells, where she reached the quarter-finals for the first time this year. She followed that up with another quarter-finals appearance in Miami, building momentum, but she now faces a highly motivated Sabalenka in Rome.

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WTA Italian Open Quarter-Final Start Time

This quarter-final showdown between Sabalenka and Zheng is scheduled to take place in the afternoon following the Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper match.

Date: 14 May, 2025

Time: 13:00 ET

Court: Stadio Centrale (Center court)

Where to Watch Aryna Sabalenka vs Qinwen Zheng Italian Open quarter-final?

Aryna Sabalenka’s quarter-final at the Italian Open against Qinwen Zheng can be seen on the following broadcasting partners for the WTA. The following is a list of where you can watch live WTA events.

Australia: beIN Sports
Europe: DAZN/SkySports/Setanta/SportKlub
USA: Tennis Channel
Canada: DAZN
Latin America: ESPN International Latam
Africa & Middle East: DAZN/New World TV
Asia & Oceania: DAZN/Now TV/Tennis Channel

Aryna Sabalenka vs Qinwen Zheng Match Streaming Details

As for live streaming, viewers can enjoy the clash between Sabalenka and Zheng on official platforms such as WTA TV and Tennis Channel.

2025 Italian Open

Aryna Sabalenka

Italian Open

Qinwen Zheng

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