Jasmine Paolini Makes History with Dominant Italian Open Sweep in Singles and Doubles

Jasmine Paolini made history by defeating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 in the Italian Open women’s singles final, becoming the first Italian to win the tournament in 40 years. Her victory marked a significant milestone, as she became only the fourth Italian to claim the title since the tournament began in 1930. With the Italian President in attendance, Paolini drew strength from the home crowd and delivered a commanding performance, especially in the second set, where she quickly established a lead and sealed the match confidently.

Paolini’s Historic Singles And Doubles Triumph Marks Breakthrough Moment In Tennis Career Advancement

Paolini didn’t stop at singles glory; she also won the doubles final alongside partner Sara Errani. Their comeback from a 4-0 deficit to win 6-4, 7-5 showcased remarkable resilience. By winning both singles and doubles titles at the Italian Open, Paolini joined an elite group, becoming the first woman since Monica Seles in 1990 to achieve this feat, and the first player since Vera Zvonareva in 2009 at Indian Wells to do so in a WTA 1000 event.

This victory is arguably the biggest of Paolini’s career, who only a year prior was runner-up at both the French Open and Wimbledon. The win propels her up to fourth in the world rankings just before the French Open begins, marking a major step forward in her professional journey. Reflecting on her achievement, the 29-year-old expressed disbelief, noting that she had once come to watch the tournament as a child but never dreamed of lifting the trophy herself.

Gauff’s Serving Struggles Highlight Paolini’s Dominance, While Sinner Targets Historic Italian Victory

Coco Gauff struggled notably with her serve during the match, committing seven double faults and making 55 unforced errors. Despite this, she acknowledged Paolini’s superior play on the day and expressed determination to improve her serving game. Gauff’s candid reflections underline the challenge Paolini posed and her deserving status as the champion.

Following Paolini’s historic wins, attention turns to men’s world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who aims to complete a rare Italian sweep of the Rome titles by facing Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s final. Italian tennis fans await eagerly, hoping to witness the first male champion since Adriano Panatta in 1976, potentially creating a memorable weekend for Italian tennis.