Paolini First Italian Woman Reaches Italian Open Final Since 2014

Italy's tennis surge is highlighted by Jasmine Paolini's remarkable run to the Italian Open final, becoming the first Italian woman in over a decade to reach this stage since Sara Errani in 2014. Paolini overcame American Peyton Stearns in a comeback victory, saving three set points and winning 7-5, 6-1, with her success marking her as the first Italian to reach two WTA 1000 finals. On the men's side, Jannik Sinner, returning from a doping ban, has not dropped a set and is poised to face Casper Ruud or Tommy Paul in the semifinals, while Lorenzo Musetti also advanced to the semifinals. The tournament serves as a key clay-court warmup ahead of the French Open. Paolini and Errani also continue their strong performance in doubles, having won Olympic gold together. This resurgence in Italian tennis is celebrated as a significant moment for the home crowd and national tennis movement.