Stunning Paolini Upsets Fourth Seed Rybakina in Thrilling French Open Quarterfinal
Italian Qualifier Stuns Former Wimbledon Champion in Three Sets
PARIS, France - June 12, 2023
In a captivating quarterfinal clash at the Roland-Garros, unheralded Italian qualifier Jasmine Paolini pulled off a stunning upset over fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina, the reigning Wimbledon champion, to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal.
The 95th-ranked Paolini seized control early, cruising to a 6-2 lead in the opening set. Rybakina, seeking her first French Open semifinal, fought back in the second set, leveling the match at 1-1. However, Paolini remained undeterred, rallying in the deciding set to secure a remarkable 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 victory.
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