Paolini First Italian winner of WTA tournament in Rome since 1985

Paolini First Italian winner of WTA tournament in Rome since 1985

Jasmine Paolini won the prestigious wta tournament in Rome on Saturday. The Italian Defeated American Coco Gauff in the Final With 6-4 and 6-2.

This marks the first time since 1985 That an Italian Has Been the best at the country’s Biggest Tennis Tournament. Forty years ago, Raffaella Reggi Triumphed in Front or Her Home Crowd.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella Came to the Foro Italico to Witness Paolini’s Performance Up Close.

Against Gauff, The World Number Five Crowned Her Two Dream Weeks in Rome, which are that only coneded a set in the Quarterfinals. After winning the first set, Paolini Quickly Tok A 3-0 Lead and Didn’t Allow Gauff to Come Back. After an hour and a half, the Italian finished it on her second match point.

Possible More Italian Success

Italy Has Celebrated Several Major Successes in Tennis in Recent Years. Jannik Sinner, The World Number One, Has Already won Several Grand Slam Titles and also Secured His Country the Title in the Past Two Editions of the Davis Cup. Last year, Italy was also the best in the Billie Jean King Cup, The Largest Country Tournament for Women.

On Sunday, Sinner Can also Bring Success to the Italian Fans in Rome in the Men’s Tournament. The Crowd Favorite Will Face Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the Final.

The Rome Tournament is The Last Preparation Tournament for Roland Garros for the Best Players in the World. The Second Grand Slam Tournament of the Year Starts Next Sunday.

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