Rome, May 7, 2026 (AFP) - Paolini begins Italian Open title defence by battling past Jeanjean

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2026-05-07

Jasmine Paolini launched her Italian Open title defence on Thursday by battling back from a set down to beat France's Leolia Jeanjean 6-7 (4/7), 6-2, 6-4. Home hope Paolini is bidding to become the first Italian woman to retain the title in Rome, but started slowly at the Foro Italico. The world number eight turned on the afterburners after going behind following an error-strewn first set, comfortably turning around the match to secure a spot in......

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