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 claycourt title and her second 1000-level crown,

After an absorbing first set, Sinner's understandable lack of match toughness saw Alcaraz dance to victory in Rome.