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Jasmine Paolini Becomes First Italian Woman in 11 Years to Reach Italian Open Final

Paolini rallied from a slow start to defeat unseeded Peyton Stearns 7-5, 6-1, securing a spot in Saturday's final against either Coco Gauff or Zheng Qinwen.

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

Overview

  • Jasmine Paolini overcame an early 3-0 deficit and saved set points to win her semifinal match against Peyton Stearns, marking a significant milestone for Italian tennis.
  • Paolini is the first Italian woman to reach the Italian Open final since Sara Errani in 2014 and could become the first to win since 1985.
  • Unseeded Peyton Stearns impressed during her breakthrough run, defeating Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys en route to her first WTA 1000 semifinal.
  • On the men's side, Tommy Paul advanced to the semifinals after defeating Hubert Hurkacz, awaiting the winner of Jannik Sinner and Casper Ruud.
  • The Italian Open serves as a key clay-court warm-up for the French Open, with standout performances shaping expectations for Roland Garros.