Swiatek break ball watch out!
Small but strong the Italian
What she manages to send to overwhelm her opponent is a spectacle. Hooked service game, 30 A.
She tries to put a little more there Paolini because the Pole has heated up the machine and starts to put everything back
The problem is that there is more risk of making mistakes… 3-2 Swiatek, who takes control again.
Ah, that’s nice of Swiatek who sends an easy forehand into the tarpaulins to avoid his opponent a 2nd shutout in a row
What a point again! At least 20 racket shots, and no chips to put the ball back in the middle of the court
It’s strong between the two women, and this time it works for the Polish woman.
DEBREAK SWIATEK, who will not have doubted for very long (if she ever doubted)
2-2, very nice start to the match in any case.
Well, immediate reaction from Swiatek who decided to get a little angry
And three break balls, three!
Hey hey, THE BREAK FOR PAOLINI
The world number 1 shaken up, we love it!
THIS POINT IS MAGNIFICENT TO FIND A BREAK BALL
What a rally, and what length on the part of Paolini, who then has the lucidity to put in a little well-felt cushion. We don’t know how long it will last but we’re excited about the start of the match!
But yes Paolini who returns Swiatek’s 190 serves as quickly as they arrive
This surprises the world number 1 a little, who suddenly makes a mistake. And that’s 0-30!
SOLID Jasmine who doesn’t give up and provokes her opponent’s mistakes!
The Italian finally keeps her serve, thanks for the suspense.
First break point in this match! The Polish woman is impressive from three points, she only sends planes
Rhaaa no, Paolini’s laser backhand which sticks out a centimeter
The public had seen it too and whistled, but hey, the mark is the mark for once. 40 A, the Italian already under pressure on her serve.
I have the impression that the Central audience is generally more on the side of the Italian
Perhaps above all because he doesn’t want to see a final finished in 50 minutes, we know Swiatek.
First game anyway for the Pole, without too much difficulty
Say Iga, it would be a matter of opening your eyes
Very easy penalty, Paolini anticipates ten years before on her left side and leaves the whole other side of the court open, but Swiatek saw nothing and puts the ball right on the Italian. And bam the passing behind. 30-15
Haha a spectator who shouts to Jasmine “it’s not over” after the first point (lost)
It’s funny (even if I don’t think she understands French)
HERE WE GO FOR THIS FINAL
It is not very big but clearly visible, there is an Italian kop which is installed right in front of me, placed as required to represent the green-white-red Italian flag
Jasmine will have support this afternoon, but Iga too I see a lot of Polish flags scattered everywhere.
On the other hand, Jasmine Paolini is the big surprise of this fortnight. The Italian had never made it past even the 2nd round in Paris! And she hasn’t just arrived, she’s 28 years old. But it turns out that each athlete has their own pace of development.
Her story is quite unique in any case, and she doesn’t look like the other players, due to her background and her characteristic style of play with her small size (she is 1.63m). If you want to know her better, click here >