Elina Svitolina produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Jasmine Paolini in the fourth round of Roland-Garros 2025, booking her spot in the quarterfinals after a dramatic three-set battle. Paolini, last year’s finalist, started strong and took the opening set 6-4, appearing in full control as she broke Svitolina’s serve and led deep into the second set.
But Svitolina, known for her resilience, saved three match points—two at 4-5 and another in the tiebreak—before snatching the second set 7-6(6). From there, the momentum shifted entirely. Svitolina dominated the decider, racing through the third set 6-1 with aggressive baseline play and precise shot-making, while Paolini struggled to keep up physically and mentally.
This victory marks Svitolina’s 16th win on clay this season, setting a personal record and reinforcing her reputation as a formidable force on the surface. She now advances to face the winner of Elena Rybakina vs. Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals, while Paolini is left to reflect on missed opportunities in a match that slipped away at the crucial moment.
