Intesa Sanpaolo with Jasmine Paolini

Born on 4 January 1996 in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Tuscany, Jasmine was introduced to tennis by her father and uncle at the age of five, growing up on the Tuscan clay courts, until she turned professional in 2011, the year in which she debuted on the ITF circuit.

In 2013 she competed in her first Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the third round at the US Open. Since then, thanks to her passion and dedication, she has begun to climb the world rankings and is considered one of the most promising athletes in our country. 

Jasmine is known for her aggressive playing style and solid technique. Her two-handed backhand is powerful and precise, and her service has improved considerably in recent years, with her excellent court coverage, speed and agility allowing her to make shots that would otherwise be out of reach.  

Her determination and work ethic are exemplary, and this is reflected in the results achieved on the field and the steady growth in her game. Skilled at handling pressure situations and able to adapt to different surfaces, she is a successful competitor on both clay and grass. 

In 2023, Jasmine broke into the top 30 of the WTA rankings for the first time, thanks to the two finals she reached in the WTA 250 in Palermo and Monastir (Tunisia), where she and Sara Errani were victorious in the doubles tournament. 

In addition to her individual successes, she also represented Italy in the Billie Jean King Cup, where she and her teammates reached a historic final, the first in 10 years, before finally being defeated by Canada. 

In February 2024, she triumphed in Dubai, becoming the third Italian in history to win a WTA 1000 event. A few months later, on the famous clay of  Roland Garros, she reached the final of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time, where the world number 1, Iga Swiatek, proved too strong. This performance was still enough to break into the top 10 of the WTA rankings, reaching 7th position. 

In doubles, Jasmine Paolini also continued to enjoy success, with four WTA titles so far in her career, two of which were secured in 2024: in Linz (WTA 500) and at the Internazionali d’Italia (WTA 1000), both with her usual partner, Sara Errani. That same year, at the Paris Olympics, Jasmine and Sara made history by winning the gold medal in doubles, cementing their place as one of the strongest doubles teams of the modern era. Additionally, the rising Italian star reached the final of a Grand Slam doubles tournament for the first time, at the French Open, where they lost to Gauff/Siniakova.

The highlight of Jasmine's career to date has been Wimbledon 2024, where she became the first Italian tennis player in history to reach the final. Despite the loss to Barbora Krejcikova, Jasmine demonstrated her talent and grit, earning the respect of tennis fans and her peers and rising to fifth place in the WTA rankings, her highest position so far. 

• 2021 - Slovenia Open - WTA 250

• 2024 - Dubai Championships - WTA 1000

• 2021 - European Open - WTA 250

• 2023 - Jasmin Open - WTA 205

• 2024 - Ladies Linz - WTA 500

• 2024 - Internazionali d’Italia - WTA 1000