Jasmine Paolini

Jasmine Paolini suffered a 2‑6, 2‑6 defeat to Elina Svitolina in the Billie Jean King Cup semi‑final in Shenzhen, costing Italy a chance at a third straight title and seeing her world ranking fall to 20th. The loss highlights the need for Paolini to climb back into the top‑16 before the 2027 Australian Open to secure a more favorable draw. The article discusses her recent struggles on the WTA tour and the implications for her future Grand Slam ambitions.

Italy’s Jasmine Paolini overcame a spirited challenge from Philippines’ Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time since her 2024 final run. The 13th seed won 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Centre Court, ending Eala’s historic campaign.