Jasmine Paolini Continues Domination with Second Consecutive Grand Slam Final Appearance
Sports | July 11, 2024, 11:24 a.m.
In an epic battle at Wimbledon, Jasmine Paolini defeated Donna Vekic in a hard-fought match, advancing to the final with a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 victory after nearly three hours of play. Paolini's determination and resilience were on full display as she fought back from being two games away from defeat in the second set and twice trailing in the third set. Making history, Paolini becomes the first woman since Serena Williams in 2016 to reach the French Open and Wimbledon finals in the same year. Despite Vekic's impressive stats in points, winners, and serve breaks, Paolini never backed down, clinching victory on her third match point. This unexpected surge from Paolini, who had previously struggled in major tournaments, sets her up for a showdown in the final, where she will face Elena Rybakina or Barbora Krejcikova.