Portoroz Final: Italy’s Jasmine Paolini claims maiden WTA title after beat Alison Riske

Italian Jasmine Paolini won her first WTA title on Sunday with a two-set victory over third seed Alison Riske of the United States in the final of Portoroz.

The 25-year-old Italian, 87 in the world, triumphed 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 over her 38th-ranked opponent after an hour and 45 minutes of play.

Paolini knocked out four seeded players during the event, including Dayana Yastremska, Sorana Cirstea and Yulia Putintseva, on the way to her first final.