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Paolini Faces Swiatek in Wuhan Quarterfinal on Friday

The Italian No. 8 has set aside doubles to pursue a singles berth for Riyadh against a rival she has never beaten.

Overview

  • Jasmine Paolini meets world No. 2 Iga Świątek in the Wuhan WTA 1000 quarterfinal on Friday, not before 13:00 Italian time on the Optics Valley centre court.
  • The match will air in Italy on Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport Tennis, with streaming on NOW and SkyGo.
  • Świątek leads their head‑to‑head 6–0 and recently reached 125 career wins at the WTA 1000 level.
  • Paolini, ranked No. 8, is pushing for WTA Finals singles qualification and has opted out of doubles this week after already securing a Finals spot in doubles with Sara Errani.
  • The Italian advanced after Clara Tauson retired at 3–6, 6–1, 3–1 and has hit 40 wins this season along with her 40th WTA 1000 victory.