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Jasmine Paolini and Coco Gauff to Face Off in Italian Open Final

Paolini becomes the first Italian woman in 11 years to reach the Rome final, while Gauff secures her spot after a marathon semifinal victory over Zheng Qinwen.

Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 15, 2025 Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates after winning her semi final match against Peyton Stearns of the U.S. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 15, 2025 Peyton Stearns of the U.S. in action during her semi final match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel
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Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 15, 2025 Italy's Jasmine Paolini hugs Peyton Stearns of the U.S. after winning her semi final match REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Overview

  • Jasmine Paolini defeated American Peyton Stearns 7-5, 6-1 to become the first Italian woman since 2014 to reach the Italian Open final.
  • Coco Gauff outlasted Zheng Qinwen in a grueling three-hour semifinal, winning 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(4) to advance to her first final in Rome.
  • Paolini's journey highlights her resilience, overcoming early deficits in multiple matches, including a comeback from 4-0 down in her quarterfinal against Diana Shnaider.
  • Gauff's victory marks her second consecutive WTA 1000 final appearance, following her runner-up finish in Madrid earlier this season.
  • The men's semifinals are set, with Jannik Sinner facing Tommy Paul and Lorenzo Musetti taking on Carlos Alcaraz, as players build momentum ahead of the French Open.