Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman in more than a decade to reach the final of her home Italian Open when she beat American Peyton Stearns 7-5 6-1 on Thursday.

Coco Gauff is playing with purpose and poise. Jasmine Paolini has the crowd, the confidence, and a chance to make history on home soil. One match, one trophy -- here’s why both believe this final is theirs to win.

ROME–Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman in more than a decade to reach the final of her home Italian Open when she beat American Peyton Stearns 7-5 6-1 on Thursday. Paolini is the