Paolini storms to victory over Gauff to win Italian Open and make history

theguardian.comPublished: 5/17/2025

Summary

Jasmine Paolini thrilled fans with her historic victory at the Italian Open, becoming the first Italian woman since 1985 to win the singles title. Her emotional moment in the finals was supported by a passionate crowd, leading to a thrilling showdown against Coco Gauff. Meanwhile, Gauff faced setbacks this year, losing in Grand Slam tournaments and to Paolini on clay. In another highlight, Katie Boulter reached her first clay-court final, marking a significant milestone as she continues to climb the WTA rankings.