"When she serves like that, it's difficult to do anything," Paolini reacts to her defeat against Sabalenka

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Clément Gehl

le 03/11/2025 à 07h43

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Paolini Sabalenka WTA Finals

Beaten 6-3, 6-1 by Aryna Sabalenka at the WTA Finals, Jasmine Paolini could do nothing. In comments collected by Super Tennis, the Italian player reacted to her defeat.

"I think she is a difficult player to face, especially given her style of play. She doesn't give her opponent much time and her serve is excellent.

It's a shame about the first set, because I had several opportunities to stay in the match. But she played well in the important moments. When I had the opportunity to break her, she hit service winners, even aces.

She is not an easy player, especially on such a fast court. She made 81% of her first serves? I didn't know that statistic. When she serves like that, it's difficult to do anything.

I could have served better, especially on the first serves. I could have been more reactive and faster. I tried, but today it didn't work. I hope to raise my level of play in the next match."

Paolini will face Gauff this Tuesday for her second group match at the WTA Finals.