In Pictures: Coco Gauff dazzles in pink as she enjoys a lunch date with mother Candi in Rome, and indulges in pizza after the Italian Open exit

Coco Gauff and her mother Candi treated themselves to pizza in Rome following the World No. 3’s exit from the 2024 Italian Open. The 20-year-old showed off her fashion flair during the outing, donning a stunning pink and blue ensemble.Gauff was on the hunt for her second WTA 1000 singles title at the Italian Open, beating the likes of Magdalena Frech, Jaqueline Cristian, Paula Badosa and Zheng Qinwen to set up a blockbuster semifinal clash with Iga Swiatek.However, Gauff’s hopes were dashed by Swiatek, as the Pole continued her dominance against the 20-year-old with a commanding 6-4, 6-3 victory to notch up her 10th win in 11 encounters.The World No. 3 went one step further in her doubles campaign alongside partner Erin Routliffe, reaching the final in Rome. However, the duo failed to clinch the title, as home favorites Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini triumphed 6-3, 4-6 [10-8] in a riveting final.

Putting the losses behind her, Coco Gauff embarked on a lunch date with her mother Candi to indulge in some local pizza. Sporting a stylish pink top and denim shorts, the 20-year-old was all smiles as she posed alongside her mother.