Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years when she beat American world number three Coco Gauff 6-4 6-2 in the final on Saturday. It was Paolini's biggest claycourt title and her second 1000-level crown,

Jasmine Paolini has taken advantage of the crowd’s support and beaten Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 to become the first home player to win the Italian Open in 40 years.

Jannik Sinner downplayed injury concerns as he overcame a blistering start from Tommy Paul to reach the Italian Open final. Sinner, who breezed past Casper Ruud 6-0, 6-1 in the quarter-finals, was