Overview

• The Italians defeated Asia Muhammad and Demi Schuurs in straight sets to reach the last four in New York.
• They swept the opening set, fell behind 4-2 in the second, missed a chance to serve it out at 6-5, then sealed a 7-5 tiebreak.
• Paolini said this is her first US Open semifinal and noted they had previously lost heavily to Muhammad and Schuurs at Indian Wells.
• The result extends a standout year that includes their Roland Garros title following Olympic gold in 2024.
• On the other half of the draw, Venus Williams with Leylah Fernandez is scheduled to face top seeds Barbora Siniakova with Taylor Townsend in the quarterfinals.