Jasmine Paolini sees off Russian teen Mirra Andreeva to book a spot in the women's French Open final against Iga Swiatek.
Jasmine Paolini secured her first Grand Slam final appearance with a straight sets victory over Mirra Andreeva .
She faces two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek in this weekend's final, the day before the men's final. Paolini was far more clinical than the 17-year-old Andreeva, winning four of six break points while Andreeva was 0-6. Andreeva appeared tearful after going 4-1 down in the second set.Andreeva missed three break points in the fifth game of the first set on Court Philippe Chatrier. Instead of pulling back to 3-2, she trailed 4-1 and her confidence seemed to wane.Paoloni broke Andreeva to love in the next game, winning on her first match point with a forehand winner at the net.
"He was warming up, he was eating. So I was, like, 'Well, next time, next time.' Then on that day I saw him just talking to his team. I was, like, 'Well, he's busy, no, no, no,'" Andreeva continued. From the awkward to the 'really scary', sexual harassment is 'just another day in retail' for staff, according to studyNine chairman Peter Costello denies assaulting journalist at Canberra AirportAustralian mum pleads for compassion as fiance stranded in Bangkok after trying to qualify for OlympicsBlueberry prices surge, but would you spend $20 on a punnet?
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