Italian tennis player Jasmine Paolini has made history in 2024 by winning 18 Grand Slam matches, setting a new record for Italian women in the Open Era. She has reached the fourth round of all four Grand Slam tournaments this year, a feat she shares with Coco Gauff. Paolini's latest victory came at the US Open, where she defeated Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 6-4, showcasing her powerful forehand with 22 winners. Previously, she was a runner-up at both the French Open and Wimbledon, marking her as a significant contender in women's tennis. Paolini will face 2023 French Open finalist Karolina Muchova next, aiming to advance to her first US Open quarterfinal. Her remarkable season has also seen her achieve a career-high world ranking of No. 5.