The tennis scenes, besides being a high-tension band of competition, also tend to have a softer side. Top-ranked players, along with going against each other on the court, are also embracing moments of love as they seek partners within the boundaries of the sport. Soon after Carlos Alcaraz brushed off the rumors of his connection with Emma Raducanu, Jasmine Paolini decided to travel a similar road.
Paolini recently made headlines with her remarkable performance at Wimbledon. The Italian made it to the finals after an intense semi-final match against Donna Vekic. The showdown was recorded as the longest women’s semi-final in Wimbledon history, lasting two hours and 51 minutes. Along with that, her journey to the final created history as she became the first Italian woman to achieve this feat at Wimbledon. This earned her an interview with Vogue, where the reporters tried to explore the dynamics of her personal life.
During the interview, Paolini addressed questions about her love life. Despite her rising fame and achievements, she admitted to being single and has never publicly commented on her relationship status. When asked about whether a romantic relationship could boost her performance on the court, she said, “I’m currently not in a romantic relationship. But I think a healthy relationship can only be beneficial.”
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Jasmine Paolini for Vogue Italy.
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Paolini also talked about her relationship with social media and her public persona. She admitted, “I consider myself a private person: on social media, I try to share more of my athletic side than my personal life off the court. Occasionally, I do post something personal, but it depends on how I feel.”
Currently, at the age of 28, Paolini’s focus remains on consistent growth in the sport as she chooses to keep her personal life out of the spotlight. However, not every top-ranked Italian is firm on keeping their personal lives undiscussed.
Jannik Sinner goes on a vacation with Anna Kalinskaya
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Italian ATP star Jannik Sinner never really opened up about his prior relationship. Even after several attempts of enquiring the details about his love life, he denied a response, making it clear that he wishes to keep his own privacy. As new strings attached to WTA star Anna Kalinskaya, a lot changed about his rules of keeping things covered.
The couple openly accepted being in a relationship and therefore took some time off to go on a vacation to Costa Smeralda post Wimbledon exit. They both were spotted at the Olda Airport, ready to have a few days away from the hectic schedule. However, soon after the short trip, the Paris Olympics look forward to their entry, an event that would surely require a fresh and stress-free mind.
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