The Italians closed their debut in the doubles tournament in just over an hour. For Jasmine there is now the big test against Sabalenka in singles
Giuseppe Di Giovanni
November 3 – 8.00pm – MILAN
Debut with great success at the WTA Finals in Riyadh for Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini. The Italians won in an hour and two minutes of play against the Americans Dolehide and Krawczyk, beaten 1-6 6-1 10-4. Great performance from the Italians, who achieved their first victory in the group and started off on the right foot. Dabrowski and Routliffe also win, beating Chan and Kudermetova 7-6 (6) 6-4 to obtain their first victory of the Finals. For Jasmine, in this tour de force between singles and doubles, there will be the great challenge against Aryna Sabalenka in the second round of the singles Round Robin.
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With zero double faults, a good percentage of firsts and few errors, Sara and Jasmine erased a totally forgettable first set, lost 6-1 in 21 minutes of play. In the second set, down 1-0, all the quality of the Italians comes out, as they play 6 consecutive games. In the decisive tie-break we were dominant, with Errani’s responses cornering the Americans and Jasmine drilling at the net and with groundstrokes.
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In the other round of the singles Round Robin, a comfortable success for Coco Gauff who got rid of her compatriot Pegula with a very clear 6-3 6-2. Swiatek also wins, coming back from Krejcikova and beating her 4-6 7-5 6-2, overcoming a terrible first hour of play.
