Summary
Jasmine Paolini won the Italian Open women's singles tournament, ending a 40-year wait for an Italian champion. She defeated Coco Gauff from the United States in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, in Rome.
Key Facts
- Jasmine Paolini is the fourth Italian woman to win the Italian Open since the tournament started in 1930.
- She won the match against Coco Gauff in one hour and 29 minutes.
- This victory increases Paolini's world tennis ranking to fourth.
- The last Italian woman to win the tournament was Raffaella Reggi in 1985.
- Italian President Sergio Mattarella attended the match.
- Paolini will also compete in the women's doubles final alongside Sara Errani.
- The French Open tennis tournament begins next weekend, where Paolini is now a top-four seed.
