Rome, May 17, 2025 – Jasmine Paolini I recorded his name in the history of Italian tennis on Saturday, becoming the first Italian woman in four decades to win the Italian Open. The 29 -year -old from Tuscany defeated the American world No. 3 Gotera of coconut In straight sets, 6–4, 6–2, in the Italical Forum.
Paolini’s victory marks his second WTA 1000 title and the first in Clay, after his previous victory in the Dubai Championship. She is the first Italian woman to claim the title of Rome from Raffaella Reggi in 1985.
Through the party, Paolini showed a remarkable consistency and tactical insight, taking advantage of the 55 non -forced errors of Gound and seven double failures. The Italian said 76% of its first service points, maintaining control from the baseline and dictating the game rhythm.
Gounf, who reached the final in Madrid and Rome this year, had previously defeated the best competitors as Zheng Qinwen, Mirra Andreeva and Emma Raducanu On the way to the final. Despite his strong performance through the tournament, he could not overcome Paolini’s constant game in the championship match.
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Paolini’s victory drives her to a ranking of her career or No. 4 of the worldSize IGA SwiatekWho was eliminated in the third round by Danielle Collins.
In addition to its individual success, Paolini will compete in women’s doubles in surround compatry Sara Errani. The duo, which assured the Olympic gold in Paris last year, aims to achieve a rare scarce of singles in the same tournament.
This victory adds to a notable period for Italian tennis. The nation is currently boasted Jannik Sinner As the number 1 of the male world and the reigning champion of the Australian Open, the US Open. And the ATP finals. Italy also assured the titles of the Billie Jean King Cup and the Davis Cup in 2024, underlining a golden era for sport in the country.
Paolini’s triumph in Rome not only ends a 40 -year wait for the Italian women’s champion, but also consolidates her main figure in the resurgence of Italian tennis on the global stage.
