Jasmine Paolini got the party started at the Foro Italico. And now the stage is set for Jannik Sinner to cap it off. Paolini took advantage of the crowd’s support and beat Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 to become the first home player to win the Italian Open in 40 years on Saturday.

Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years when she beat American world number three Coco Gauff 6-4 6-2 in the final on Saturday. It was Paolini's biggest claycourt title and her second 1000-level crown,

Jasmine Paolini produces a scintillating display she blows away Coco Gauff in straight sets to end a 40-year wait for a home winner of the women's singles at the Italian Open.