“I’m sure I’m gonna do it because I was so close,” Jasmine Paolini confident of winning a Grand Slam after losing back-to-back finals

Paolini has finished as the runner-up at the French Open and Wimbledon this year.

“I’m sure I’m gonna do it because I was so close,” Jasmine Paolini confident of winning a Grand Slam after losing back-to-back finals

Jasmine Paolini (via Imago)

Jasmine Paolini succumbed to a disappointing defeat against Barbora Krejcikova in the final of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. Despite losing her second Grand Slam final in two months she is confident that she will win a Major in the future.

The 28-year-old has been in scintillating form since February winning her maiden Masters 1000 title at the Dubai Tennis Championship. She took her form to the French Open, where she reached the final and lost to World No.1 Iga Swiatek.

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Despite never winning a grass court match before this year, she carried her clay court form into the grass swing, earning her first win on the surface at the Berlin Ladies Open. She then put other a strong run at SW19, reaching the final to become the first woman since Serena Williams in 2016 to reach the French Open and Wimbledon finals in the same season.

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While unhappy with her 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 defeat to Krejcikova in the Wimbledon final, she remains confident of winning a Grand Slam title in the future.

Today it’s a bit tough to speak. But it’s been a really good two weeks. I have to accept today and try to work hard. I’m sure I’m gonna do it. But today it’s tough. Because I was close, but it wasn’t enough.

Jasmine Paolini said during her press conference

The Italian will take home $1.7 million in prize money after an impressive Wimbledon campaign, while Krejcikova has earned $3.4 million following her title win.

Jasmine Paolini “happy with the results” following another Grand Slam final loss

Jasmine Paolini has admitted that she was happy reaching two consecutive Grand Slam finals despite finishing as the runner-up on both occasions. She has made huge improvements this year, as she had never gone past the second round at any Grand Slam before this season.

Despite the defeat to Barbora Krejcikova in the Wimbledon final, she will be the new World No. 5 when the WTA rankings are updated on Monday (July 15), climbing from World No. 7 before Wimbledon.

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The 28-year-old said that she was happy with her performance this year despite coming very close to clinching a Major twice.

Today I was dreaming to hold the trophy. But it didn’t go well. I’m just enjoying the position I’m in now. #5 in the world is unbelievable. I just did finals in 2 grand slams. I have to be also happy with the results.

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Paolini is expected to take a break before shifting her attention to the Paris Olympics, where she will hope to win a medal for Italy.

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