Overview
- Jasmine Paolini reached the third round of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia for the first time in her career, marking a significant milestone.
- She defeated New Zealand’s Lulu Sun 6-4, 6-3 in the second round on May 8, showcasing strong clay-court performance.
- Paolini, the tournament’s sixth seed, entered directly into the second round as per WTA 1000 seeding rules.
- Ons Jabeur, Paolini’s next opponent, advanced to the third round without playing after Petra Kvitova withdrew due to injury.
- The upcoming third-round match between Paolini and Jabeur is scheduled for May 10 at the Foro Italico in Rome.