Jasmine Paolini puts away Coco Gauff in straight sets to become the first Italian woman to win the Rome title in 40 years.

Jasmine Paolini has taken advantage of the crowd’s support and beaten Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 to become the first home player to win the Italian Open in 40 years.

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 clay-court title and her second 1000-level crown,