Paolini's Grit Fuels Comeback Win at Wimbledon
Wimbledon fourth seed Jasmine Paolini overcame a challenging start to defeat Anastasija Sevastova, making a strong comeback from a set down to secure her place in the second round. After initial struggles, Paolini found her stride and claimed victory, setting up a next match with Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova.
Wimbledon witnessed a thrilling comeback as fourth seed Jasmine Paolini battled from a set down to overcome Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova, progressing to the second round with a 2-6 6-3 6-2 win on Monday.
Despite a shaky start under Court 2's early evening sun, Paolini showed resilience, recovering from a series of unforced errors that initially handed the lead to her opponent. Sevastova, playing her first Wimbledon since 2021, initially capitalized on Paolini's missteps, securing a 5-2 advantage.
Recovering her form, the 29-year-old Italian exerted pressure in the second set, exploiting Sevastova's waning energy. Paolini proceeded to dominate, clinching the final set decisively and establishing a next-round face-off with Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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