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.

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.

Jasmine Paolini on verge of Italian Open history after setting Coco Gauff final - Paolini will bid to become the first Italian women to win the title in 40 years on Saturday