Elina Svitolina’s Epic Comeback Stuns Fourth Seed Jasmine Paolini at Roland Garros

Elina Svitolina pulled off a thrilling comeback to defeat fourth seed Jasmine Paolini in three sets, securing her place in the French Open 2025 quarter-finals. With grit, resilience, and clutch shot-making, Svitolina saved three match points before dominating the final set. Next, she faces defending champion Iga Swiatek or 12th seed Elena Rybakina in a battle for a semi-final spot

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6/1/20251 min read

Svitolina Stages Stunning Comeback to Reach Roland Garros Quarter-Finals

Elina Svitolina showed unwavering determination to overcome Jasmine Paolini, fighting back from the brink to claim a 4-6, 7-6 (8-6), 6-1 victory.

Match Breakdown

Paolini’s Early Momentum: The 2024 French Open finalist started strong, breaking Svitolina early and taking the first set 6-4 with a commanding forehand winner.
Second Set Drama: Paolini served for the match at 5-3, but Svitolina saved two match points, forcing a high-pressure tie-break where she held off another match point before securing the set.
Third Set Dominance: Riding her newfound momentum, Svitolina overpowered Paolini with precise forehand winners, closing out the final set 6-1 to book her quarter-final ticket.

Svitolina’s Reaction & Next Steps

🌟 Svitolina’s Post-Match Quote:
"I still cannot believe this match finished my way. I feel like my head is still in the battle!"

The victory marks Svitolina’s fifth Roland Garros quarter-final appearance, showcasing her ability to perform on the biggest stages. She now faces either Iga Swiatek or Elena Rybakina, promising another blockbuster clash.

Final Thoughts: Can Svitolina Keep Her Momentum?

With her composure under pressure and powerful forehand, Svitolina has shown she’s ready for the deep end of the tournament. Will she continue her winning streak or will Swiatek or Rybakina halt her run?

Drop your predictions below! 🎾🔥