The Foro Italico (Italian Forum) has lived up to its name this past week as Jannik Sinner and Jasmine Paolini have given home fans a local hero to cheer for in both singles finals at the Italian Open.

Paolini saved three set points before gaining control in a 7-5, 6-1 win over American opponent Peyton Stearns on Thursday to become the first Italian woman to reach the final in Rome since her doubles partner, Sara Errani, lost the 2014 championship match to Serena Williams.

Everton's final game at Goodison Park this weekend will be a poignant occasion, manager David Moyes said on Friday as the club bid farewell to the stadium they have called home for 133 years, but he wants his players to focus on beating Southampton.