Paolini edges past Bencic in Ningbo

le 17/10/2025 à 10h03

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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.

Paolini Jasmine

8e, 4325 points

Bencic Belinda

11e, 3119 points

Bencic B • 6

Paolini J • 2

Tomljanovic A • Q

Rybakina E • 3

Ningbo

Draw

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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