Fourth-Seeded Paolini Advances Second Round French Open

Jasmine Paolini, the fourth seed and last year's French Open finalist, advanced to the second round of the 2025 Roland Garros by defeating China's Yuan Yue 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 in a challenging three-set match. Paolini started strong, dominating the first set with aggressive ground strokes, but faced increased resistance as Yuan adapted, leading to a difficult second and third set where Paolini fell behind before rallying to win. This victory extends Paolini's winning streak to seven matches following her historic Italian Open title, making her a formidable contender on clay this season. Paolini will next face the winner of an all-Australian first-round match between Ajla Tomljanovic and Maya Joint, marking her first meeting with either player. The match highlighted Paolini's resilience and clay-court prowess, reinforcing her status as a top competitor in this year's French Open. Her progress continues to generate interest as she aims to build on her previous Grand Slam final appearances.