Jasmine Paolini’s run in the WTA 500 (922,573 dollars in prize money) in Eastbourne, Great Britain, ends in the semifinals and with a hint of regret, the last appointment to refine her preparation for Wimbledon. The 28-year-old from Bagni di Lucca, n.7 in the ranking, at her seasonal debut on the grass after the splendid final reached on the clay of Roland Garros and her entry into the world elite (fifth Italian ever), lost 3-6 7-5 6-3, after two hours and a quarter, to the Russian Daria Kasatkina, n.14 and seeded number 6. Jasmine had a break advantage in the decisive set but suffered the comeback of the Russian.
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Tomorrow the Russian will be on the pitch for the 17th final of her career, the fourth of the season after Abu Dhabi, Adelaide and Charleston (all lost). In the other semi-final, Leyla Fernandez, n.30, eliminated Madison Keys, n.12 in the ranking and 4 in the seeding, reigning champion and winner of this tournament also in 2014, 6-3 3-6 6-3. For the 21-year-old from Montreal, it is the sixth final in her career (three trophies already on the board, the most recent in Hong Kong 2023), the first of the season and the first on the grass. Kasatkina has won both previous matches with Fernandez.
2024-06-28 16:04:06
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