Paolini and her lament after being defeated at Roland Garros: "It has been cruel"

Jose Morón | 1 Jun 2025 | 15.41

Paolini and her regret after being defeated at Roland Garros: "It has been cruel." Photo: Getty

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Last year's finalist at Roland Garros, Jasmine Paolini, was eliminated in this year's edition in the quarterfinals by a formidable Elina Svitolina, who came back from 1-4 down in the second set and saved three match points to achieve one of her best victories in recent times, securing a spot in the Paris quarterfinals and dreaming of greater achievements.

Paolini arrived with high confidence following her title in Rome, making this result quite surprising to many in the women's draw. The Italian is left with the regret of not performing better in one of the match points she had, acknowledging that it was a bit "cruel," yet she has no choice but to accept it and try again next year.

Feelings

It's a tough defeat. I had my chances, but she played well. It's hard to accept, but I have no option. She is strong. I had opportunities, but in one of the match points, I could have done better. She is very good. It's hard to accept, but I must do so at times.

Regrets

I regret because I was playing great tennis and it was a great match. Perhaps I could have served a bit better in some games, but she played very aggressively when behind on the scoreboard. Maybe I rushed with the match points. It was cruel. I was just one point away. If I had aimed for the other side or if the ball had hit the net... but that's how it goes. In the third set, I lost focus, made many stupid mistakes. I regret more about the third set than the chances I had in the second set.

If feeling down

Physical condition

I didn't feel bad. Obviously, I'm not well now, but it's normal after losing a match like this. The intensity was high. I collapsed, which shouldn't have happened. It was tough to be there mentally. I wasn't clear-headed, especially in the third set.

Another defeat against Svitolina

In Australia, the level wasn't as high as today. There, I collapsed in the third set, somewhat similar to what happened today. She is a tough opponent. She has been playing well and probably enjoys playing against me. The goal was to be aggressive because she doesn't give away much.

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