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Miami Open 2025: Linette falls to Paolini in quarterfinals

26.03.2025 11:40
Poland's Magda Linette was defeated by the 6th seed, Italy's Jasmine Paolini, 6-3, 6-2 in the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Miami. 
Magda Linette lost to the 6th seed, Italian Jasmine Paolini, 3-6, 2-6 in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open.
Magda Linette lost to the 6th seed, Italian Jasmine Paolini, 3-6, 2-6 in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open.Photo: EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

Paolini, who has Polish heritage, claimed her second win over Linette in their fourth meeting.

Strong performance despite loss

Despite the defeat, Linette can leave Florida with pride. The 33-year-old from Poznań reached her second career WTA 1000 quarterfinal, following an impressive victory in the previous round over third-ranked Coco Gauff.

Unfortunately, Linette was unable to replicate that performance in her match against Paolini. Due to rain, the match started with a four-hour delay, but Linette initially showed promise by breaking Paolini’s serve in the opening game.

However, Paolini quickly recovered and took control, winning the first set and maintaining dominance in the second.

After 1 hour and 17 minutes, Paolini advanced to the semifinals, where she will face either world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka or Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng.

Linette will rise to at least No. 31 in the upcoming WTA rankings.

On Wednesday, world No. 2 Iga Świątek will compete in her quarterfinal match against 19-year-old Alexandra Eala from the Philippines. The match is expected to start at 6:00 PM Polish time.

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Source: IAR/PAP/PR24/X/@sport_pr24pl/@WTA