Jasmine Paolini's remarkable run continues. After reaching the doubles quarterfinals with Sara Errani, the 28-year-old from Lucca has now advanced to the singles semifinals at Roland Garros. The world number 12 triumphed over Kazakh Elena Rybakina with a score of 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in a match marked by her relentless attacking play. She will next face the winner between Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka and Russian Mirra Andreeva. "It's an incredible feeling; it was a very tough match. I got too emotional in the second set. I told myself, okay, she's a great champion, but anything can happen. Fight and try to hit every ball," Paolini said after the match. "It worked; I'm here. Playing on Chatrier for the first time is a privilege. I'm thrilled to have won my first match on one of the most beautiful courts in the world."
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