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.

Jasmine Paolini defeated Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 in straight sets to end a 40-year wait for a home winner of the women's singles at the Italian Open.