Caty McNally Cites Illness for Doubles Withdrawal with Coco Gauff in Rome

American tennis players Caty McNally and Coco Gauff have withdrawn from the doubles quarterfinals at the Italian Open in Rome due to McNally's illness. The pair, who had not competed together since 2023, initially showed strong form by winning their first two matches. However, McNally announced via Instagram that she was unable to recover in time for their match against seventh seeds Cristina Bucsa and Nicole Melichar-Martinez. She expressed disappointment but emphasized the need to rest and prepare for the upcoming French Open. Consequently, there are no current plans for the duo to reunite for doubles at Roland-Garros. Gauff, the defending singles champion in Paris, is expected to focus on her singles title defense. Meanwhile, McNally will continue her doubles campaign at the French Open partnering with Storm Hunter. Gauff remains in contention for the singles title in Rome, scheduled to face Elina Svitolina in the final. This withdrawal marks the end of their brief reunion attempt, which had generated interest given their previous success together, including three WTA titles.