Age, Biography, and Wiki
Jasmine Paolini was born on January 4, 1996, in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Tuscany, Italy. She is an accomplished Italian tennis player who has made significant strides in the sport. Paolini was introduced to tennis at the age of five by her father and uncle, marking the beginning of her promising career.
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| Date of Birth | 4 January 1996 |
| Age | 29 Years |
| Birth Place | Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Tuscany, Italy |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | Italy |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Currently, there is no publicly available information on Jasmine Paolini's height, weight, or specific measurements. However, she is noted for her agility and skill on the court.
Paolini's playing style is dynamic and aggressive, characterized by solid groundstrokes. She uses heavy topspin on her forehand, but hits flat on her backhand. Due to her 1.63 m height, she has stated, "I wish I was taller, because I could serve better." However, she possesses great speed and agility, a credit to her shorter stature, allowing her to outmaneuver opponents.
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Dating & Relationship Status
As of now, there is no detailed information available about Jasmine Paolini's personal relationship status. Her focus on tennis and her recent achievements have kept her in the spotlight primarily for her professional accomplishments.
Her father, Ugo, is Italian and her mother, Jacqueline, is of Polish and Ghanaian descent, originally from Łódź; her maternal grandmother, who lives in Łódź, is Polish and her maternal grandfather is Ghanaian. Her elder brother, William, also plays tennis.
She was introduced to tennis by her father and uncle at the age of five, and trained at the Mirafiume Tennis Club in Bagni di Lucca in her youth. At the age of 15, she moved to Tirrenia for training.
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Net Worth
Jasmine Paolini's net worth is not explicitly stated in recent sources, but her success in tennis, including reaching the finals at major tournaments like Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, as well as her performances at the Billie Jean King Cup, suggests a substantial increase in her earnings from prize money and endorsements.
Career Highlights
Jasmine Paolini has achieved several notable milestones in her career:
- Grand Slam Finals: In 2024, she reached the finals at both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, marking significant achievements in her career.
- Olympic Gold Medal: Paolini won a gold medal in women's doubles at the Paris Olympics, alongside Sara Errani, securing Italy's first-ever gold medal in tennis.
- Billie Jean King Cup: She led Italy to its fifth title in the tournament, inspiring the team to a historic victory.
In May 2019, she made her WTA 1000 singles debut as a wildcard at the Italian Open, but lost in the first round to Sofia Kenin. Later that month, she qualified for her first Grand Slam tournament at the French Open by defeating Anna Zaja, Rebecca Šramková, and Allie Kiick in the qualifiers without dropping a set. She then reached the quarterfinals of the Palermo Ladies Open, defeating Laura Siegemund and Irina-Camelia Begu before losing to top seed Kiki Bertens. She also qualified for the main draw in Guangzhou and reached the quarterfinals. After reaching the final of the Tokyo Open in November 2019, Paolini reached a new career-high of world No. 96. She was the first Italian to reach the top 100 since Camila Giorgi in 2012.
In September, she won her first career title at the Slovenia Open in Portorož, defeating sixth seed Dayana Yastremska, Anna Kalinskaya, fourth seed Sorana Cîrstea, second seed Yulia Putintseva, and third seed Alison Riske. The following month, she reached her first WTA 1000 third round, after qualifying for the Indian Wells Open and defeating Mai Hontama and 14th seed Elise Mertens. She ended season by reaching the semifinals of the Courmayeur Ladies Open and the quarterfinals of the Linz Open.
Paolini qualified for the Cincinnati Open, where she reached the quarterfinals with wins over Marta Kostyuk and Cristina Bucșa, and an early retirement by Elena Rybakina. The following month, she reached the first WTA 1000 doubles semifinal of her career, partnering Mayar Sherif, in Guadalajara.
At the China Open, Paolini reached the third round in singles with wins over Beatriz Haddad Maia and Yuan Yue. Following this result, she reached a new career-high ranking of No. 31 on 9 October and surpassed Elisabetta Cocciaretto as the No. 1 Italian female tennis player. At the Zhengzhou Open, she reached the semifinals defeating Moyuka Uchijima, world No. 10 Caroline Garcia, and Laura Siegemund, before losing to eventual champion Zheng Qinwen. The following week, she reached the final of the Jasmin Open in both singles and doubles. As the top seed in singles, she defeated Alizé Cornet, Petra Marčinko, sixth seed Lucia Bronzetti, and fourth seed Lesia Tsurenko, before losing to second seed and defending champion Elise Mertens. In doubles, she and partner Sara Errani won the title after saving a match point in the semifinals.
At the Australian Open, Paolini reached the fourth round of a major for the first time with wins over Diana Shnaider, Tatjana Maria, and Anna Blinkova, before being beaten by fellow first-time fourth rounder Anna Kalinskaya. Despite the loss, she reached a new career-high ranking of 24.
At the Indian Wells Open, Paolini reached the fourth round, defeating Tatjana Maria and 21st seed Anna Kalinskaya again, before losing to 28th seed Anastasia Potapova. She reached a new career-high ranking of No. 13 after a quarterfinal appearance at the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart, where she defeated compatriot Sara Errani and seventh seed Ons Jabeur before losing to eventual champion Elena Rybakina. Following a fourth-round run in Madrid, she rose further to a career-high of No. 12.
Having never won a match at the tournament, Paolini, seeded seventh, reached the final at Wimbledon, recording wins over Sara Sorribes Tormo, Greet Minnen, Bianca Andreescu, Madison Keys, Emma Navarro, and Donna Vekić. She became the first Italian woman to reach the Wimbledon semifinals in the Open Era, and the first woman to reach both the French Open and Wimbledon finals in the same season since Serena Williams in 2016. Paolini ultimately lost in the final to 31st seed Barbora Krejčíková in three sets. Following her run, she reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 5, on 15 July 2024.
In October, Paolini and Errani won the doubles title at the China Open, defeating Chan Hao-ching and Veronika Kudermetova in the final and becoming the first Italian doubles champions at the tournament. Following the title win, Paolini reached the top 10 in doubles at world No. 9 on 7 October 2024, becoming the only active player at the time, male or female, to be ranked in the top 10 in both singles and doubles. In singles, at the same tournament, Paolini reached the third round, where she lost to 31st seed Magda Linette. At the next WTA 1000, the Wuhan Open, on her debut, she reached the singles quarterfinals with wins over Yuan Yue and lucky loser Erika Andreeva. Paolini lost to fifth seed and eventual runner-up Zheng Qinwen. As a result, she reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 4 tying the record for the highest-ranked Italian singles female player with Francesca Schiavone on 28 October 2024.
Social Network
While specific details about her social media presence are not widely documented, it's common for athletes like Paolini to have a strong online presence to connect with fans and sponsors.
Education
There is limited information available about Jasmine Paolini's formal education. Her early introduction to tennis and her subsequent focus on developing her professional tennis career suggest that her education might have been balanced with her training and competitions.
