Before Jasmine Paolini takes on Czech player Barbora Krejcikova in the women’s singles championship match at Wimbledon, Mats Wilander referred to Paolini as a “breath of fresh air” in the game of tennis.
For the seventh consecutive year, it will represent a first-time champion. The unusual championship match between the two fascinating 28-year-olds took place.
Before the Italian player faces Barbora Krejcikova in the Wimbledon final, Mats Wilander referred to Jasmine Paolini as a “breath of fresh air” in the sport of tennis.
At the beginning of 2024, Paolini was hardly ranked among the top 30 players in the globe.
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However, her incredible run to the French Open and now the Wimbledon championships has vaulted her into the top 10.
Given that the 28-year-old has never won a singles match at Wimbledon before, it is all the more remarkable. It was inconceivable just a few months ago that she would be competing for the title.
It was declared, “To me, Jasmine Paolini is the best fresh breath of air that women’s tennis has seen in many, many years.”
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“Those will always be there, except from Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek. Wow, Paolini is such an inspiration to see when she plays tennis.”
Paolini won her Wimbledon debut this summer, and at 5 feet 4 inches tall, she became the shortest Grand Slam singles champion of the Open era.
“Seeing Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon finals is so unexpected,” the Swede continued. “She made it to the French Open finals, which was totally unexpected, but more than that, her size gives the impression that her weaponry shouldn’t be used on a grass court.
Having not triumphed in a Wimbledon match prior to this year – they are astounding figures.
Now that you’ve watched her play, you realize that due of how low to the earth she is, she might actually have the best chance on the grass court.
Jasmine Paolini has incredible strength and dexterity, and she plays with excellent hands. However, with the unusual bounces and sliding on grass these days, attitude becomes the most crucial asset. It still comes as a major shock.”
Though regarded as one of the best of her age, Krecjikova is an unexpected finalist this year.
The Czech struggled with illness, injuries, and bad form, winning just three matches in five months before to Wimbledon, even after she advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.
Wilanders continued, “Of course, it’s not surprising with Barbora Krejcikova.” While she hasn’t had the best year, she still plays tennis at an excellent level.
She looked so naturally gifted that I assumed the year she won the French Open, she would win more Grand Slams, and she would win more Grand Slams in both the singles and doubles categories that same year.
She understands tennis strategy and enjoys competing against strong hitters like Jenna Ostapenko and Elena Rybakina. She is capable at playing defense and slicing the ball.
Because Jasmine Paolini is much, much more skilled and has much superior hands than Rybakina and Ostapenko, it’s a different match. Is Krejcikova capable of playing that kind of tennis against Paolini?
Paolini’s shots carry a lot of weight despite her diminutive stature. Wilander asserts that Krejcikova will find it difficult to attack her serve given her height.
Speaking from personal experience, he stated that he greatly preferred playing against a tall player with a tremendous serve who hit more aces than a small guy with a terrific serve.
Though they’re obviously not aces, Jasmine Paolini’s first serve is incredibly hard to break. Because she is so short, it is also challenging to attack the second serve because it comes in so low.
Therefore, I believe Krejcikova will keep the ball in play off of the return because she doesn’t tend to attack many serves. She won’t likely decide to assault, in my opinion.
“I think we’re gonna have a great women’s finals just like we had last year with Jabeur and Vondrousova. “It’s not gonna be at the highest level, but the problem-solving is what’s going to be so interesting in this match.”
For the seventh consecutive year, the two 28-year-olds will square off on Saturday afternoon at 14:00 BST, with the winner being a first-time Wimbledon champion.