
Jasmine Paolini has reached her first Grand Slam final after defeating Russia’s Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 6-1 in Paris on Thursday.
Paolini, the 28-year-old Italian 12th seed, will play world No. 1, three-time champion, and two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek in the French Open final at Roland Garros on Saturday, after holding her nerve against rising star Andreeva who looks likely to have many more opportunities to go one step further on tennis’ biggest stage.
Paolini was able to fend off three break points at 3-1 in the first set immediately after breaking the Russian’s...