Turin, June 26 (LaPresse) – “She’s a great player and really good on grass: she has a big serve and matches against her are always tough battles, but I’m happy with how I managed every point. It was really hard and I’m glad I came through. I’m also very happy to have this amazing crowd supporting me — there are so many Italian fans here too, and that pushes me to fight for every point with a smile, trying to bring positive energy,” said Jasmine Paolini after securing her spot in the semifinals of the Bad Homburg Open (WTA 500 – prize money $1,064,510), currently being played on the grass courts of Hesse, Germany — the final tune-up event before Wimbledon, along with Eastbourne.
In the quarterfinals, the Italian got the better of left-handed Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia, world No. 21, with a double 7–5 win in 1 hour and 35 minutes.
“Last year was amazing for me — winning so many matches on big stages was beautiful,” she added. “And I really love all of this.”