Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman in more than a decade to reach the final of her home Italian Open when she beat American Peyton Stearns 7-5 6-1 on Thursday. Paolini is the first Italian to advance to the final in Rome since her doubles partner Sara Errani lost to Serena Williams in 2014.

Coco Gauff is playing with purpose and poise. Jasmine Paolini has the crowd, the confidence, and a chance to make history on home soil. One match, one trophy -- here’s why both believe this final is theirs to win.

Defending champions Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini beat Mirra Andrea and Diana Shnaider 6-4 6-4 to reach the final of the women's doubles of the Italian Open on Friday. They will face the winner of the match between Veronika Kudermetova-Elise Mertens and Storm Hunter-Ellen Perez in the final.