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 | Jasmine Paolini: I`m very happy with my performance right now. I don’t want to say that, because Sabalenka could destroy me tomorrow1-04-2026 |
Jasmine Paolini replied that it helps her defeat top rivals. Today she beat the fourth racket of the world Coco Gauff (6:4, 6:3). Tomorrow she will compete with Aryna Sabalenka, to whom she is inferior in personal meetings 2:4. The last time they played three weeks ago in Miami, the Italian took four games.
I think I`m still the same person, but maybe a little more confident. I go out on the court and tell myself: I can handle it. Previously, it unsettled me that I was playing against famous, strong opponents: I imagined a high, high mountain (shows and laughs). It was hard to believe that I could beat them.
I`m very happy with my game now. I always aim to fight in every match, stay focused, give myself chances to win, stay in the match. Because before I lost 2:6, 1:6 or 1:6, 1:6. . I don’t want to say that, because Sabalenka could destroy me tomorrow (laughs).
Tomorrow may be difficult, but let’s just say I feel more comfortable on the court, ” Paolini said in an on-court interview.