Jasmine Paolini between favorites for Roland Garros? – “I’ll try to do my best”
WTASunday, 18 May 2025 at 17:30
Jasmine Paolini had a dream couple of weeks at the Rome Open, after claiming her second WTA 1000 title, defeating Coco Gauff in an epic final 6-4, 6-2. After 40 years, the Italian became the first local female tennis player to win the title and advanced to her career-high ranking of world No. 4.
She not only achieved glory in singles but also had a remarkable performance in doubles alongside Sara Errani, winning the title for the second consecutive time, this time defeating Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens in front of a packed Foro Italico of fans supporting their representatives.
On her way to the singles final, Paolini defeated several tough opponents, including Ons Jabeur (27th), Jelena Ostapenko (17th), and Diana Shnaider (13th). After defeating Gauff in the final, Paolini was asked in the press conference if she considers herself among the favorites for Roland Garros, which will be held in a week.
"To be honest, I don’t consider myself a favourite at Roland-Garros," Paolini said in her press conference. "I’ll try to do my best. I’ll go there and take it match by match. Even if I had stayed with Renzo Furlan I wouldn’t have expected to bounce back so quickly."
It's worth remembering that Paolini stopped working with her long-term coach Furlan at the beginning of April to add Marc Lopez as her main coach, the Spaniard remembered for winning the gold medal at the Rio Olympic Games alongside Rafael Nadal in 2016.
"I don’t know if this was the best match of my career, but I played at a very high level. I moved really well and struck the ball cleanly. My mind was clear, and I felt good from the start," she added. "In the end, I’m happy with how I handled everything because there was a lot of tension before the match, and it all went well."
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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