French Open 2024: Paolini Gets The Better Of Andreeva In SF - In Pics

Jasmine Paolini, who had never previously been past the fourth round at a major tournament, continued her run by beating Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 6-1 in Thursday’s semifinal. She will face two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek in Saturday’s final, the day before the men’s final. The 23-year-old Swiatek remains on course for a fifth major, including four at Roland Garros.

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Updated on: 7 June 2024 1:03 pm

French Open Tennis: Jasmine Paolini vs Mirra Andreeva | Photo: AP/Thibault Camus

Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates as she won her semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Russia's Mirra Andreeva at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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Italy's Jasmine Paolini | Photo: AP/Jean-Francois Badias

Italy's Jasmine Paolini reacts during her semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Russia's Mirra Andreeva at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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Russia's Mirra Andreeva | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard

Russia's Mirra Andreeva walks during her semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament Italy's Jasmine Paolini at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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Mirra Andreeva misses the ball against Jasmine Paolini | Photo: AP/Thibault Camus

Russia's Mirra Andreeva misses the ball as she plays against Italy's Jasmine Paolini during their semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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Jasmine Paolini plays a shot against Mirra Andreeva | Photo: AP/Jean-Francois Badias

Italy's Jasmine Paolini plays a shot against Russia's Mirra Andreeva during their semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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Mirra Andreeva serves against Jasmine Paolini | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard

Russia's Mirra Andreeva serves against Italy's Jasmine Paolini during their semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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Jasmine Paolini plays a shot against Mirra Andreeva during French open semifinal match | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard

Italy's Jasmine Paolini plays a shot against Russia's Mirra Andreeva during their semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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Mirra Andreeva plays a shot against Jasmine Paolini during semifinal match | Photo: AP/Jean-Francois Badias

Russia's Mirra Andreeva plays a shot against Italy's Jasmine Paolini during their semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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Jasmine Paolini | Photo: AP/Thibault Camus

Italy's Jasmine Paolini plays a shot against Russia's Mirra Andreeva during their semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.