Paolini wins Wimbledon semi-final thriller against Vekic
Italian triumphs in classic Centre Court encounter to reach singles final
Jasmine Paolini celebrates winning her match against Donna Vekic on day eleven of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, July 11, 2024
JASMINE PAOLINI, the bold Italian who until last week had never won a match at Wimbledon, reached the final after a dramatic victory over Donna Vekic today.
The 28-year-old seventh seed edged a semi-final for the ages 2-6 6-4 7-6 (10/8) after a heart-stopping match tie-break.
Unseeded Vekic, also 28 and playing in her first grand slam final, was in tears at times during a deciding set of unimaginable twists and turns.
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