Paolini edges past Bencic in Ningbo

Jasmine Paolini and Belinda Bencic faced off for a spot in the semifinals of the Ningbo tournament.

The first set between the two players was very tight, marked by 7 breaks of serve. It was ultimately the Swiss player who claimed the first set with a score of 7-5.

The second set was also disjointed. Bencic had the opportunity to win the match while serving at 5-4, but was broken immediately after.

It was ultimately the Italian who won the second set after saving 6 break points.

The final set was very tight, and this time the players took care of their service games as there was only one break: Paolini's at 5-3, who then held her serve to win 5-7, 7-5, 6-3.

Paolini will face Elena Rybakina or Ajla Tomljanovic in the semifinals.