Jasmine Paolini Makes History with Dual Italian Open Victory
Source: news.source.inquirer
Jasmine Paolini achieved a historic feat at the Italian Open by securing both the singles and doubles titles. Alongside Sara Errani, they clinched the doubles title against Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens, marking Paolini as the first woman since Monica Seles in 1990 to accomplish this double victory. Paolini's singles win against Coco Gauff also highlighted her dominance, making her the first Italian woman to win the Rome singles title since 1985.
Key Points
Jasmine Paolini won both the singles and doubles titles at the Italian Open, a feat not achieved since Monica Seles in 1990.
Paolini and Sara Errani defended their doubles title, defeating Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens.
Paolini became the first Italian woman to win the Rome singles title since Raffaella Reggi in 1985, defeating Coco Gauff.
The Italian duo had previously won an Olympic gold medal in tennis at the Paris Olympics.
Paolini's victories add to the potential for a trio of Italian wins at the Italian Open, with Jannik Sinner competing in the men's final.
