Jasmine Paolini produces a scintillating display she blows away Coco Gauff in straight sets to end a 40-year wait for a home winner of the women's singles at the Italian Open.

Jasmine Paolini got the party started at the Foro Italico. And now the stage is set for Jannik Sinner to cap it off. Paolini took advantage of the crowd’s support and beat Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 to become the first home player to win the Italian Open in 40 years on Saturday.

Home hero Jasmine Paolini makes Italian Open history with victory over Coco Gauff - Paolini is the first home winner of the Italian Open in 40 years after a 6-4 6-2 victory in Rome