النسخة الإنجليزية: Jasmine Paolini Advances to Wimbledon Quarter-Finals After Tough Match

جازمين باوليني secured a gritty win over Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and end the Filipina’s historic run. Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a major in the Open era when she beat defending champion Iga Swiatek on Saturday.

Despite fighting hard to force a deciding set, the 21-year-old was unable to continue her dream run as she fell to a 6-4 4-6 6-3 defeat by the resilient Italian. It is the first time Paolini has reached the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam since she reached back-to-back finals at the French Open and Wimbledon in 2024. According to BBC News, Paolini celebrated her victory with a smile, attributing her positivity as her “superpower.”

Paolini, the 14th seed, has struggled with a foot injury this year but expressed her determination to enjoy her time on the court. “It was really tough, a rollercoaster. 2026 proved a lot to me,” the 30-year-old said. She will next face Ukrainian 12th seed Marta Kostyuk, who beat American qualifier Ashlyn Krueger earlier on Monday.

Eala made a nervous start as she returned to Centre Court following her statement win over Swiatek, but managed to hold her first service game despite some early struggles. Paolini, on the other hand, appeared lively and struck first with a series of fiery winners. Eala broke back after falling behind, but ultimately, her slow serves and unforced errors contributed to her defeat. Paolini’s victory was solidified after two hours and 22 minutes of play, even as she acknowledged the presence of her idol, Roger Federer, in the Royal Box.

Paolini expressed her gratitude towards Federer, focusing on her game despite the nerves of being watched by the tennis legend. “I watched all the finals and tournaments that he played here,” she remarked, highlighting the significance of the moment as she moves forward in the tournament.