on clay, this 20-year-old American WTA star bagged a surprising achievement in doubles. While Gauff’s regular doubles partner Jessica Pegula withdrew from Rome, she collaborated with New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe to keep the game going. Ranked third in doubles, Routliffe took a sly dig at the US Open champion’s former partner with their runner-up plate! If this duo reaches the finals, will they have to deliver two speeches like last year?Partnering up for the first time, Routliffe and Gauff had a nerve-wracking match against Italy’s Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini that lasted for 1 hour 28 minutes. Some criticism went Gauff’s way for her serve and double faults, but her partner doesn’t seem to be holding it against her. Routliffe shared her photo with Gauff holding their award on her official Instagram profile.
