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Paolini Eliminated From WTA Finals Singles and Doubles in Riyadh

A heavy bout of influenza was widely reported to have hampered the world No. 8 throughout the Riyadh event.

Overview

  • Jasmine Paolini lost to Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 after an opening defeat to Aryna Sabalenka, confirming her round‑robin exit from singles.
  • She will face Jessica Pegula on November 6 as her final group match, a dead rubber that cannot alter qualification.
  • Paolini and Sara Errani were also ousted in doubles after a 6-3, 6-3 loss to Elise Mertens and Veronika Kudermetova in their decisive group match.
  • The Italian pair finished the doubles round robin at 1–2, having opened with a win before dropping their last two matches.
  • Gauff’s victory keeps her in semifinal contention, with remaining group results to determine advancement at the WTA Finals running November 1–8 in Riyadh.