2024-07-12 09:54:38
Thursday, July 11, 2024 – 23:10 WIB
Jasmine Paolini. Photo: Bob Martin/AELTC
jpnn.com – WIMBLEDON – This may be the best women’s singles semifinal at Wimbledon. That sentence was heard repeatedly from the live commentators of the 2024 Wimbledon semifinal between Italian women’s singles Jasmine Paolini and Croatian woman Donna Vekic.
Both players are 28 years old. Paolini and Vekic both invited the admiration of the audience at Centre Court, AELTC, Wimbledon, Thursday (11/7) evening WIB.
The crowd stood up and applauded repeatedly after Paolini or Vekic scored a point.
After 171 minutes, Paolini finally defeated Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7(10)-6(8).
Yes, Paolini fell behind first, losing the first set and having to play a tie break in the deciding set.
Record! Paolini became the first Italian women’s singles player to reach the semifinals and final of a Grand Slam at Wimbledon.
“It was a strong match. We gave everything we had. I feel proud to play in front of you (Wimbledon fans) like this. I’m sure my family is not comfortable watching a match like this,” Paolini said on court after the match.
Paolini set a stunning record in the women’s singles event at Grand Slam level, namely reaching the finals of Roland Garros and Wimbledon in one season.
After 171 minutes, Jasmine Paolini finally defeated Donna Vekic in the 2024 Wimbledon semifinals.
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