Jasmine Paolini said she had been
through a very tough match against Russia's Diana Shnaider but a
place in the Italian Open semi-finals had been a dream.
"I'm very happy, being in the semifinals in Rome is a dream,
truly thank you. I'm sorry it's raining now because Jannik has
to play but I also wish him good luck", said Paolini after her
comeback win against Shnaider.
"I don't know what else to say - she added - it was a very tough
match, I started well, then there was a drop in intensity, thank
goodness it rained in the second set... there was also coaching
from Sara (Errani, ed.). My corner helped me a lot".
When asked what she told her, she replied: "To play her on her
backhand and not on her forehand".
Then Paolini concluded: "Thanks also to the public who were
extraordinary. We fought patiently and brought home a very
difficult match, I'm happy and relieved".
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