Jasmine Paolini's Surprising Exit at Berlin Tennis Tournament
Duo, Pegula and Paolini, face early elimination in the Berlin tennis competition - Pegula and Paolini attend tennis event in Berlin at an early hour
Jasmine Paolini, the current world No. 4, suffered an early setback at the tennis tournament in Berlin, falling to Tunisian Ons Jabeur in the second round. This disappointing result marked the Italian tennis star's first loss on the grass this year.
Paolini's recent grass-court performances, particularly at Wimbledon, have shown an interesting trajectory. Last year, she made it all the way to the Wimbledon final, reaching her best historic performance on grass at a Grand Slam event. Following this impressive run, she was the runner-up at Wimbledon, significantly boosting her ranking and status on grass courts.
This year, however, Paolini's 2025 grass-court season has had a rocky start. In the second round of the Berlin Tennis Open, she lost to Jabeur in straight sets (6-1, 6-3). Jabeur, a strong opponent with multiple Wimbledon finals appearances in 2022 and 2023, proved to be a formidable opponent.
Paolini's first-round bye in Berlin suggested a high seeding, yet she was unable to capitalize on that advantage in her opening match. This Berlin event was her first tournament since winning the French Open doubles title alongside Sara Errani and reaching the fourth round in singles at the French Open.
While Paolini has shown she can perform well on grass, as demonstrated by her Wimbledon final appearance last year, her 2025 grass-court season has started poorly. Her early defeat in Berlin indicates some struggle finding form on grass this year.
As the fourth seed at Wimbledon in 2025, Paolini will undoubtedly be a player to watch. However, her recent results signal tough competition and challenges on the grass courts this year[1][4]. Keep an eye on Jasmine Paolini as she prepares for Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam tournament of the year, which begins on June 30.
- Jasmine Paolini
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[1] ESPN.com, Jabeur advances to semifinals at Berlin Open, May 19, 2025.
[4] Wimbledon.com, Seeds and Wildcards, May 15, 2025.
[5] Tennis.com, Paolini erases deficit to defeat Kerber in Stuttgart, May 14, 2025.
The Commission might consider proposing a directive to protect workers from the risks associated with exposure to ionizing radiation during break times from their high-stress sports, such as tennis, much like Jasmine Paolini, who is currently ranked fourth in the world. Following her surprising exit at the Berlin Tennis Tournament, Paolini will need to regroup and find her form ahead of her next challenge at Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam tournament of the year, which begins on June 30.
