Paolini: "I don't want to compare myself, I am writing my own story"

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With a comeback victory after losing the first set, Jasmine Paolini secured a hard-fought win over the formidable Donna Vekic to earn a spot in the prestigious Wimbledon 2024 final. The Italian, who had also reached this stage at Roland Garros, had not won any matches on grass just a month ago. Now she has the chance to claim the most important trophy on this surface.

Hard-fought Victory over Donna Vekic

"It was very challenging, today was very, very tough. At the beginning, it was really hard for me; she was serving very well. Making me run for every ball. I wasn't serving well. I just kept telling myself to keep going, to try to stay close to her, to believe that the match could change at any moment. It worked. I won the second set, then I won the third. It was a very, very tough match mentally and physically," explained the Italian at a press conference.

Physical Improvement

"I've been working with a new physical trainer since Rome in 2023, Andrea. I have to say that he's been helping me a lot, but I think I was already fast physically before. My coach tells me that my movement is better than a year ago. I have to believe it. I try to take the physical trainer with me as much as possible because I think it's a very important part of our sport, to be healthy as well and do prevention, strength, running, I don't know, many things. Every day we try to do a bit in warm-ups, but like all players, nothing special."

Part of Italian Tennis History, following Pennetta, Errani, Vinci, Schiavone

"They inspire me a lot, but I don't want to compare myself too much because I'm writing my own story, my own career. I remember the Grand Slam finals they made. I think it's also very important for the next generation to have people who can achieve great things, who can show that it's possible. I think that's very important."

What has surprised you the most about yourself?

"The result, two Grand Slam finals, is crazy; I'm also surprised by the moment I'm experiencing. I feel that perhaps on Saturday I'll be very nervous. I'm the same person, doing the same things. I'm a bit surprised by how I'm handling this. I don't want to say more because maybe on Saturday, I'll be trembling. I'm surprised to be living this with a truly relaxed mood."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Paolini: "No quiero compararme, estoy escribiendo mi propia historia"