Italy's number one tennis player and world number five, Jasmine Paolini, has become known for her "complicated" tennis style. She has won numerous tough matches, the latest being at the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing. The Italian number one triumphed in her debut match against Denmark's Clara Tauson after a grueling three-set battle.
After a tough 6-1 loss in the first set, Paolini transformed her game, winning the next two sets 7-5, 6-4. It was a victory driven more by nerves than technique, proving that nothing is ever guaranteed with the Italian champion.
This win not only secured her spot in the next round but also elevated Paolini to idol status among Chinese fans. It all began when an on-court interviewer remarked, "In China, people say that if a petite girl like you can do well... You've become somewhat of a role model for them."
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Jasmine responded, "Yes, I know I'm short, and because of that, I have to use a particular strategy and work hard to construct my points. I always say, don't let people tell you that you can't do something just because you're lacking in some way. You have to believe in yourself and make the most of what you have."
