Jasmine Paolini secured her place in the Wimbledon women’s singles final for the first time by defeating Donna Vekic.
Jasmine Paolini’s Wimbledon Semi-final Victory
| Player | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Wimbledon Women’s Singles Semi-final |
| Date | Wednesday |
| Location | All England Club, Centre Court |
| Match Result | Jasmine Paolini def. Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(8) |
| Match Duration | 2 hours and 51 minutes |
| Distance Covered | Both players ran more than 3.5 kilometers |
| Significance | First Italian woman to reach Wimbledon final |
| Reaction | Jasmine Paolini expressed joy and gratitude, describing the experience as overwhelming and a dream come true. |
Vekic saved a match point with a composed forehand down the line, and despite appearing exhausted, she managed to hold her serve and push the match into a tie-breaker. As the match surpassed two hours and 49 minutes, marking the longest women’s semi-final in Wimbledon history according to BBC commentary, Paolini earned another match point. She clinched victory when Vekic hit a forehand wide.
Reflecting on her achievements, Paolini remarked on the whirlwind of recent months, becoming the first woman since Serena Williams in 2016 to reach the finals of both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year. She described this period as incredibly hectic but emphasized her focus on the game and enjoyment of playing tennis. Watching Wimbledon finals as a child had been a dream for her, and now she was relishing the experience and living in the moment despite the challenges of recent times.