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Jasmine Paolini Clinches Italian Open Singles and Doubles Titles

Paolini becomes the first Italian woman in 40 years to win the singles title in Rome and secures a rare sweep with doubles victory alongside Sara Errani.

Jasmine Paolini beats Coco Gauff to end 40-year wait for home winner of Italian Open
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/Aleksandra Szmigiel
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 17, 2025 Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action during her final match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini REUTERS/Alberto Lingria
Coco Gauff struggled with her serve throughout the match.

Overview

  • Jasmine Paolini defeated Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 to win the Italian Open singles final, becoming the first Italian woman to claim the title since 1985.
  • Paolini and Sara Errani triumphed in the women’s doubles final, making her the first player to sweep both titles at a WTA 1000 event since 2009.
  • With her singles victory, Paolini will rise to a career-high world No. 4 in the WTA rankings, solidifying a top-four seeding for the French Open starting May 25.
  • Coco Gauff, despite her loss, is set to become world No. 2, marking her second consecutive runner-up finish at a WTA 1000 clay event this season.
  • Italian President Sergio Mattarella attended the women’s singles final, underscoring the significance of Paolini’s victory during a period of Italian tennis resurgence.