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 has taken advantage of the crowd's support and beaten Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 to become the first home player to win the Italian Open in 40 years.

Jasmine Paolini etched her name in Italian tennis history on Saturday by defeating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 to win the Italian Open, securing her second