Jasmine Paolini continues with a firm step at Wimbledon. The Italian, one of the main title contenders after her significant improvement on grass in recent seasons, secured her spot in the third round after defeating Robin Montgomery and Viktorija Golubic, the latter in a much more challenging match than the score reflected (7-6, 6-4).
Paolini explained that the weather conditions and Golubic's unique playing style turned the match into a real challenge. "It was a complicated match, there was a lot of wind, and the sun was shining directly in my face. Besides, she is a very tough opponent, disrupts your rhythm, and uses a lot of slice. I'm very happy with my performance," the Italian stated, seeing that the work put in over the past weeks is starting to pay off, especially after the experience gained in Eastbourne.
"I believe I've improved my game since Eastbourne. I played against Tatjana Maria there, who isn't exactly the same, but also uses a lot of slice. That experience has helped me," she added. One aspect she was particularly satisfied with was her ability to approach the net: "Today, I had to come to the net a lot. Against Montgomery, it was a completely different match, but here it's essential to go to the net, and I'm happy I did it more. I hope to keep improving in that aspect."
Jasmine Paolini, a matter where mentality is worth double
Paolini also positively assessed how she managed the tough moments of the match. "I started a bit hesitantly and kept telling myself it was normal, that I needed to adapt to the wind and my opponent. I knew that if I played aggressively and made few errors, I would have chances to break her serve. I think I played a great tie-break, and although I had a slight concentration drop in the second set, I managed to react," shared the woman who will now face Maria Sakkari in the next round.
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