On Monday, No. 3 seed Iga Swiatek collides with No. 7 seed Jasmine Paolini in the Cincinnati Open final, the eighth WTA 1000 battleground of 2025. Paolini, hunting her fourth crown, strides into her ninth career final, her fifth at this elite tier, her fourth on outdoor hard courts (first since Dubai 2024), and her second this year. By storming into Montreal’s final, she has already secured 650 PIF WTA Ranking points and $391,600, yet the grind cuts deep. With triumphs carving both glory and scars, the burning question rises: Who is Paolini’s coach? Let’s dive in to uncover the man behind Italy’s blazing star.

Meet Federico Gaio: Jasmine Paolini’s coach

The path of a champion is rarely smooth, and Paolini’s coaching journey has unfolded like a tale of grit and daring reinvention. Under

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