2024-07-10 16:10:19
LONDRA. A perfect match consigns to history Jasmine Paolinithe first Italian tennis player ever to reach the semi-final at Wimbledon, after having disposed of the American in two sets, with disarming authority Emma Navarro.
And to think that the number 19 seed had always beaten her in the three previous meetings, but yesterday (July 9) – in her debut on Centre Court – Paolini played her best tennis, dominating from the first to the last exchange, without conceding anything to her opponent (6-2 6-1).
“It’s incredible, it’s crazy to have won on this court. I’m so happy that I don’t know what to say right now. It’s special to be here in the semifinals, to become the world no. 5 is incredible”, the hot words of a very excited Jasmine.
The performance of Renzo Furlan’s student in the 2024 Slams is impressive compared to the recent past, when she had never gone beyond the second round. The new year opened with the exploit in Melbourne (round of 16), then the lost final in Paris (against Iga Swiatek), and now the semifinal at the Championships.
Tomorrow, Thursday 11th July, the Croatian is expected Donna Vekic, n.37 in the world ranking, who in three sets beat the New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun (57 64 61). In favor of the Italian, 2-1, the precedents. “It will be tough – she adds speaking of the next opponent – In a Slam semifinal there are never easy opponents. Donna is playing great, but I hope to play at my best, and be able to give 100%. I will certainly fight for every ball”.
2024-07-10 16:10:19