Italian Open Final Set: Gauff and Paolini Battle for Glory in Rome
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Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini are set to compete in the final of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. Gauff, an American, advanced by defeating China's Qinwen Zheng in a marathon match, while Paolini, the Italian sixth seed, overcame American Peyton Stearns. This marks a significant moment as Paolini becomes the third Italian woman to reach the final of her national open in the Open Era, facing off against Gauff, who is seeking her first title since the WTA Finals.
Key Points
Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini will compete in the final of the Italian Open in Rome.
Paolini, the sixth seed, defeated Peyton Stearns to become the third Italian woman to reach the final of her national open in the Open Era.
Gauff outlasted Qinwen Zheng in a three-hour and 32-minute match to reach her first final since the WTA Finals.
Paolini's journey included victories over Jelena Ostapenko and Diana Shnaider before facing Stearns.
Gauff mentioned her satisfaction with reaching another final despite not playing her best tennis.
