Paolini, Italian Open and singles final
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Italy’s tennis boom is in full flower at the Foro Italico. Top-ranked Jannik Sinner hasn’t dropped a set in his return from a three-month doping ban at the Italian Open.
One of the standout surprises at the Italian Open has been Jasmine Paolini, who defeated American Peyton Stearns and now sets her sights on the tournament title.
The world No. 1 was rusty on his first match back after three months away. His Italian Open draw means he cannot afford to be so for long.
Jasmine Paolini reached the Italian Open final on Thursday, May 15.World number five Paolini defeated American professional tennis star Peyton Stearns with a score of 7-5, 6-1.In the first set, Paolini struggled and even faced losing the first
Gauff opened the first set with a love service game and earned a crucial break in the eighth game, though Andreeva immediately responded
Zheng Qinwen earned her first victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 to set up an Italian Open semifinal match against Coco Gauff.