Rome, Might 17, 2025 — Jasmine Paolini etched her title into Italian tennis historical past on Saturday, turning into the primary Italian girl in 4 many years to win the Italian Open. The 29-year-old from Tuscany defeated American world No. 3 Coco Gauff in straight units, 6–4, 6–2, on the Foro Italico.
Paolini’s victory marks her second WTA 1000 title and her first on clay, following her earlier triumph on the Dubai Championships. She is the primary Italian girl to assert the Rome title since Raffaella Reggi in 1985 .
All through the match, Paolini displayed exceptional consistency and tactical acumen, capitalizing on Gauff’s 55 unforced errors and 7 double faults. The Italian secured 76% of her first-serve factors, sustaining management from the baseline and dictating the tempo of play .
Gauff, who reached the finals in each Madrid and Rome this yr, had beforehand defeated prime opponents corresponding to Zheng Qinwen, Mirra Andreeva, and Emma Raducanu en path to the ultimate. Regardless of her robust efficiency all through the event, she was unable to beat Paolini’s regular play within the championship match .
Paolini’s win propels her to a career-high rating of world No. 4, surpassing Iga Swiatek, who was eradicated within the third spherical by Danielle Collins .
Along with her singles success, Paolini is about to compete within the ladies’s doubles ultimate alongside compatriot Sara Errani. The duo, who secured Olympic gold in Paris final yr, goal to attain a uncommon singles-doubles sweep on the identical event .
This victory provides to a exceptional interval for Italian tennis. The nation at the moment boasts Jannik Sinner as the lads’s world No. 1 and reigning champion of the Australian Open, US Open, and ATP Finals. Italy additionally clinched each the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup titles in 2024, underscoring a golden period for the game within the nation .
Paolini’s triumph in Rome not solely ends a 40-year look forward to an Italian ladies’s champion but additionally cements her standing as a number one determine within the resurgence of Italian tennis on the worldwide stage.
