Jasmine Paolini landed in the round of 16 of the Roland Garros women’s singularsecond seasonal proof of the Grand Slam, staged on the Red Land of Paris. The number 4 of the world and seeding defeated the Ukraine Yuliia Starubtseva in two sets. 6-4 6-1in an hour and 9 minutes of play, the score in favor of the blue, who in the third round awaits the winner of the challenge between Bernarda Pera and Elina Switoline.
«I took the pace after a few games. At the beginning I didn’t feel very well, the conditions were different from the other games played first here. I am satisfied with the victory ». So Jasmine Paolini after today’s success against Ukraine Yuliia StreduBtseva.
The blue is “tied” in Paris, where last year it hit the final in the singular at Roland Garros and won the Olympic gold medal in the double, paired with Sara Errani. “I feel good to play here. I always try to have fun: Paris for me is a special place. I thank the public for the support. Receiving so much support is fantastic and I feel lucky, “added the blue tennis player.