“It worked. I’m here,” Jasmine Paolini secures her career-best run at the French Open after upsetting Elena Rybakina in the semifinals

Jasmine Paolini records career best run at the French Open as she beat Rybakina in an intense three-setter game.

“It worked. I’m here,” Jasmine Paolini secures her career-best run at the French Open after upsetting Elena Rybakina in the semifinals

Jasmine Paolini after her win over Elena Rybakina (via IMAGO)

A major turn of events at the French Open as in-form Elena Rybakina got upset by Jasmine Paolini. The 28-year-old Italian has been having a memorable year so far in both doubles and singles.

Paolini had already changed the majority of the world’s predictions after her first-set win against Rybakina. However, the World No.4 bounced right back into the game, putting all kinds of pressure on the 28-year-old. That pressure was not enough to stop Paolini, who perfectly broke Rybakina in the decider set and stole the match 6-2, 4-6, 6-4.

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It’s an unbeatable feeling. It was a tough match. I was too emotional in the 2nd set. I said to myself it’s okay she’s a great champion. It can happen. Just fight and try to hit every ball. It worked. I’m here.
said Jasmine Paolini via Roland Garros Press.

With this win, the Italian made it her first ever semi-finals in a Grand Slam and put herself in a good position to try to get a shot at her first Grand Slam title. There have been upsets so far in the tournament, and this match also might be up there with the others.

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Jasmine Paolini shines at the doubles tournament as well as she makes it to the quarterfinals

Jasmine Paolini has been having a fabulous year so far in both doubles and singles. She has won a few titles in both the category and finds herself in a good position to win her first slam in singles and doubles.

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Jasmine Paolini (Via Imago)

In singles, Paolini took revenge by beating Elena Rybakina in three sets. While being able to withstand the pressure of playing against one of the best in the business, she managed to pull off an amazing comeback and record her best run in a Grand Slam.

While the fans have witnessed her progressively improve in the singles tournament, Paolini has kept the momentum going in the doubles as well. Playing with her compatriot Sara Errani, the Italian has made it to the quarter-finals and is in a strong position to win that right now.

Currently, Paolini is playing her quarter-final game in the doubles and is only one set away from entering the semi-finals. A great tournament for her so far and she is perfectly happy to utilize all her leave days to play more tennis.

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