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Against all odds, Jasmine Paolini hits a home run by reaching both the singles and doubles finals at the French Open. In the singles final, she faces the formidable world number one, Iga Swiatek. With her contagious smile and inspirational path, Paolini has already won the hearts of many tennis fans, despite the difficult task ahead.

In an attempt to cheer her on, supporters have gathered together recently in the hopes of seeing an incredible result in the finals. While losing to the Polish tennis player carries an equal probability of her winning, after looking at her happy side, fans want the French Open’s history to change in the 28-year-old tennis player’s faith.

Apparently, the official Instagram handle of the event shared a video of the Italian dancing and getting into her final mood with her team after winning the semi-finals. Along with that, the caption read, “Sara Errani picked the song, and Jasmine Paolini loved it.” Paolini struggled to comprehend the magnitude of her accomplishment after earning a position in the French Open Grand Slam final.

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The Italian’s path to the championship match on Saturday is all the more impressive considering that, before this week, she had never advanced past the quarterfinals in a major competition. Paolini expressed her elation, saying, “It’s a great feeling to be in a Grand Slam final. It seems impossible, you know, but it’s true.”

It was the 2022 US Open when the Polish star last had a match with Paolini where Swiatek was the winner. “We played a long time ago, so I need to prepare tactically and see what her game is at now,” Swiatek said about her Roland Garros Final opponent. However, a big battle awaits Jasmine Paolini as she prepares to face two-time reigning champion and world number one Iga Swiatek for the trophy on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Acknowledging the task ahead, Paolini praised Swiatek, saying, “Iga is an unbelievable player. So young, yet with so many achievements and Grand Slams to her name.”

However, after the video was shared on social media, tennis fans flooded the comment section, talking about her amazing bubbly personality and,  at the same time, rooting for her to win against the Pole.

Tennis fans’ well wishes for Jasmine Paolini – ‘a ray of sunshine’

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A fan talked about her amazing personality and the energy she brings to the tennis court, saying, “I’m so happy for you 👏 and your adorable personality.” On the other hand, another one emphasized the fact of how amazing to just watch her while carrying a supportive statement regarding supporting her against the four-time champion. “She’s so pretty and cute. Im rooting for her. Her style is beautiful to watch”

In addition, another one dropped a sweet comment that read, “Melts my heart. What a doll.” Not only that, they also prayed for the impossible to happen in the final, which was to watch the Polish player lose to her.

On the same note, a fan shared his desire to witness the unexpected, “@jasmine_paolini I’m happy for you I’d really like you to win @rolandgarros.” While another highlighted how she has risen to the top with her amazing game and personality. He wrote, “She’s such a ray of sunshine in a field of so many gloomy cookie-cutter personalities. So fun to watch and I hope her star keeps rising.”

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Subsequently, a fan predicted how she might give a tough competition to her French Open final opponent, “I am an absolute fan she is a refreshing energetic bundle of joy I am sure she will give Iga a good run.” Starting with achieving an impossible final feat, the 28-year-old tennis player has definitely come a long way, and it will be interesting to see what the French Open outcome comes with.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on the final crash? Do let us know in the comment section below.