Paolini in the footsteps of Serena Williams

le 11/07/2024 à 17h52

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The French Open final was not Jasmine Paolini's only success. Having qualified for the Wimbledon final thanks to her victory over Donna Vekic (2-6, 6-4, 7-6), the current world No.7 continues to surprise the tennis world almost as much as she surprises herself.

To get a better idea of the Italian's feat, it's worth remembering that the last player to have successfully contested back-to-back finals on Paris clay and London grass was Serena Williams in 2016.

Back then, the American was beaten in the French Open final by Garbine Muguruza, before winning Wimbledon a month later. Inspiration for Paolini?

Vekic D

Paolini J • 7

Swiatek I • 1

Paolini J • 12

Williams S • 1

Kerber A • 4

Williams S • 1

Muguruza G • 4

Non classé

8e, 4325 points

Paolina is no Serena Williams. Her defense is as good as Serena's, maybe even a little better on court coverage. But Serena had a powerful FH and BH and a serve better than some men. Her offense was much better than Paolina's.

WTA rankings - Paolini in the world's Top 5!

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Paolini in the Wimbledon final after a crazy semi-final!

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