Jasmine Paolini beat Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 in the Italian Open women’s singles final on Saturday to become the first Italian player to win the tournament in 40 years, before repeating the feat in the doubles final on Sunday.

With Jasmine Paolini’s victory in Rome, it remains difficult to choose a WTA favorite this year for Roland Garros.

I hate losing a lot, and especially in finals, because it’s like you’re so close,” Coco Gauff confessed after her Madrid defeat to top seed Aryna Sabalenka, a loss that stung deep. The post “Take It Home”- Coco Gauff Shocks With Unexpected Wish for Rival Jasmine Paolini After Crushing Rome Loss appeared first on EssentiallySports.