
Sabalenka powers past Paolini to reach Miami final
World number one Aryna Sabalenka reaches the Miami Open final with a comprehensive straight-set victory over Jasmine Paolini.
Jasmine Paolini is an Italian professional tennis player. She has been ranked as high as world No. 4 in singles by the WTA, tying the record for the highest-ranked Italian singles player with Francesca Schiavone, and No. 6 in doubles. Paolini is a three-time major finalist, contesting the singles and doubles finals of the 2024 French Open and the singles final of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. Paolini has won two singles and seven doubles titles on the WTA Tour, including a WTA 1000 singles title at the 2024 Dubai Championships, two WTA 1000 doubles titles, and an Olympic gold medal in doubles, partnering with Sara Errani. Paolini was part of the Italian team that won the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup, being given the Heart Award.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka reaches the Miami Open final with a comprehensive straight-set victory over Jasmine Paolini.