In three sets, Elina Svitolina defeated Jasmine Paolini, who had lost to her in the previous year’s final, to advance to the French Open quarter-finals.
The third-seeded Ukrainian champion won the second set by saving three match points before securing a 4-6, 7-6 (8-6), 6-1 win over the fourth-seeded Italian.
After advancing to Roland Garros’ final eight, Svitolina will face Elena Rybakina or defending champion Iga Swiatek, who is 12th seed.
“I still can’t believe this game came to an end.” Svitolina remarked that she still feels her head hurt during the game and a significant battle.
Paolini won the French Open and Wimbledon finals in 2024, and he was regarded as a title contender in Paris.
After winning the Italian Open last month, the 29-year-old started well, winning the first three games.
Paolini slammed a forehand winner past Svitolina for the decisive one to win the opening set 6-4 after the pair exchanged breaks.
Paolini served at 5-3 as both struggled to hold the match, but Svitolina saved two match points and made a tie-break.
The 30-year-old won the set and took control of the decisive third set after surviving a second match point in the tie-break.
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Source: BBC
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