Paolini Advances to Wimbledon Fourth Round

Jasmine Paolini advanced to the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time by defeating former U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu 7-6(4), 6-1. Paolini, the seventh seed and French Open runner-up, became the first Italian woman to reach the second week at each of the first three majors in a single year. Known for her fierce competitiveness and joviality, she delighted fans on Court One, underlining her grasscourt credentials after making the Eastbourne semi-finals. This win continues a remarkable career surge for Paolini, who had not won a match at Wimbledon until this year. She next faces either Madison Keys or Marta Kostyuk. Andreescu, returning from a nine-month injury layoff, struggled to maintain her level in the second set after a competitive first.