Paolini and her redemption at Wimbledon: "It's great to play at this level again and enjoy tennis as I'm doing"

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And when no one expected it, Jasmine Paolini reappeared. The Italian, who was going through a crisis of game and results throughout 2026 that dropped her out of the Top 10, has shown her level again at the same place where she reached the final in 2024: Wimbledon. Additionally, her resurgence has led her to reach the quarter-finals after defeating Alexandra Eala 6-4, 4-6, 6-3.

Paolini is smiling again on the court, and with her, her tennis has also come alive after being dormant for many months, now flourishing on the grass courts of London. Thus, the Italian spoke about this redemption in the press conference following her victory over Eala, whom she did not hesitate to praise, while also mentioning her next opponent, Marta Kostyuk.

Paolini discussed her tennis resurrection at Wimbledon 2026

"When I lost the first set 6-0 in the first match, I tried to stay positive, repeating to myself 'it can only get better from here'. I knew the first round was tough because Montgomery played very well on grass. I think that gave me confidence for the following matches. Point by point, I started feeling better. That's great. I also try to approach these matches positively, in the right way. Regardless of the score, I'm out there trying to play the next point as best as I can."

Jasmine's moment.

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"Definitely yes. I enjoy playing tennis. Of course, it's easier when you play well, but I think it's important to maintain this mindset even when things get tougher. So, it's great to be back playing at this level and enjoying tennis as I am right now."

Paolini praised Eala's great match

"It was a very tough match. Alex is a really tough opponent, especially on grass. I think her game is perfect here, so it was a very tough battle. I'm happy to have overcome it. But yes, I think it was a good match. I think in Dubai, I didn't approach the match well. Today, I had good energy. I think I was present in every point. I knew it was going to be a tough match. She plays very well, even on key points. She has a strong personality on the court. I knew that. I tried to play my best tennis, and it worked. So yes, I'm happy."

Paolini is already thinking about her next opponent: Marta Kostyuk

"She's a very tough opponent. She's playing great tennis this year. She has improved a lot. She can be very aggressive. She's a great athlete. She moves very well on the court. It's going to be a tough, very tough match. We have to prepare well and observe her playing style on grass a bit. But yes, we're in the quarter-finals, so it's normal to have these kinds of matches. I hope to play good tennis. I hope it's also a good match for the audience."

Paolini ensures that this Wimbledon 2026 marks a turning point in the season

"I don't know what changed, but match by match, I feel better. I feel more confident in myself and more positive as well. I hope to maintain this mindset throughout the rest of the season. I think this mindset can really improve my game. That's my goal. You can win or lose, but the aim is to keep this mindset."

"In the last few seasons, I did things quite well. This year has been a bit challenging because maybe I had too many expectations, or I lost two matches I didn't expect to lose, and that created doubts in my mind. But I hope to return to the top 10. I want to do it. I hope to achieve it. Right now, I focus, of course, on the tournament. I have to focus on Wimbledon. At the same time, I do everything I can to maintain my level and this mindset. Things may go well or not, but I believe it's the right way to face tennis," stated Jasmine Paolini as she reconnects with her tennis in the best possible place: Wimbledon.

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