Tennis news: Jasmine Paolini’s Italian Open win improves French Open hopes

Jasmine Paolini became the first home player to win the Italian Open in 40 years when she beat American star Coco Gauff - with the victory improving her position for the French Open.

Paolini secured her win at the Foro Italico in Rome, cheered on by Italian president Sergio Mattarella as she defeated Gauff 6-4, 6-2, writes Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya.