Jasmine Paolini made history by becoming the first Italian woman to reach the Wimbledon women's singles final after defeating Donna Vekic in a dramatic semifinal match. Paolini's victory marked a significant breakthrough in her career, having not won a main draw match at Wimbledon before this year. The match between Paolini and Vekic was the longest women's singles semifinal in Wimbledon history, lasting two hours and 51 minutes. Paolini's success at Wimbledon follows her previous final appearance at the French Open, showcasing her remarkable progress in Grand Slam tournaments this year.