Paolini storms to victory over Gauff to win Italian Open and make history

Home favourite wins 6-4, 6-2 at Foro ItalicoPaolini is first Italian to win women’s singles in 40 years

Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years when she beat the American world No 3 Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 in the final on Saturday.

It was Paolini’s biggest clay-court title and her second ATP 1000-level crown, with the 29-year-old from Tuscany having won the Dubai Championships last year.

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