Paolini qualifies for the second round of the Australian Open by beating Wei
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Jasmine Paolini's draw for the first round of the Australian Open was rather lenient. She faced Sijia Wei, a qualifier.
The Italian prevailed 6-0, 6-4, without conceding a break.
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She arrives here with a new status, compared to last year, when she reached the first second week of her career at the Australian Open.
She declared in a post-match interview: "Last year, it was unexpected, it was incredible. But this is a new year.
I'm happy to be back in Australia. Before last year, I'd never won a match in Melbourne. The first match last year gave me so much confidence.
It's great to be back here. I love the tournament. I love the city. I love the people."
She will face either Renata Zarazua or Taylor Townsend in the next round.
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