Jasmine Paolini produced a scintillating display as she blew away Coco Gauff in straight sets to end a 40-year wait for a home winner of the women's singles at the Italian Open.
Roared on by a partisan crowd at the Foro Italico in Rome, Paolini triumphed 6-4 6-2 against Gauff of the United States.
Paolini, who was a surprise finalist at the French Open and Wimbledon last year, wrapped up victory on the clay in one hour and 29 minutes.
The 29-year-old was the first Italian woman to win the tournament since Raffaella Reggi in 1985.