Rome, Italy — Jasmine Paolini produced a show of a lifetime at the 2025 Italian Open, the first Italian female in 40 years to claim both the singles and doubles crowns in one year.
With grit, accuracy, and unmatchable flair, Jasmine Paolini wrote her name in tennis annals beside Raffaella Reggi, the first to accomplish this in 1985.
This trailblazing double victory on native soil has catapulted Paolini to legend in Italy and established her among the all-time greats of women’s tennis.
Paolini’s singles run was defined by tenacity and tactical acumen. Outlasting a draw with a plethora of world-class competition, she showed her mental toughness and shot variety in clutch moments.
Her win is more than a personal triumph—it is a revival of Italian tennis on the global stage. Paolini, who has long been praised for her grit and movement, has now shown she can deliver and triumph on the grandest stage with the most extreme pressure.
Merely hours after being crowned singles champion, Paolini took to center court once again alongside compatriot Martina Trevisan to seal the double. The two Italian ladies proved unbeatable chemistry and tireless persistence as they overcame a determined international duo in straight sets.
The victory was Italy’s first women’s doubles championship in Rome since the early 1990s and capped a week of celebration for Italian tennis fans.
Paolini and Trevisan’s relationship was a reflection of trust, experience, and communication—traits that became increasingly evident in every match that they played. Their doubles streak was characterized by swift net play, astute angles, and the mutual belief that they could do something historic.
The last time an Italian woman won both titles in Rome was Raffaella Reggi in 1985—four decades ago. Now, Jasmine Paolini’s name joins that elite company, symbolizing not only a personal triumph but a beacon of progress for women’s sports in Italy.
The 28-year-old Tuscan has won over the fans with her humility, graft, and passion. It’s a story of determination: from fighting injuries to be underrated on the tour, Paolini has worked her way up the ranks and now finds herself at the very top of the sport—on Italian clay, no less.
