Jasmine Paolini reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals

Jasmine Paolini to Roger Federer after reaching the Wimbledon QF “I want to thank you Roger because he’s my idol. It was tough. I was like during the match ‘please stay focused. Don’t think about that he’s here.’ 😂 I was watching all the finals in all the tournaments he played here.” ❤️

A couple of upsets pulled by Italians: Flavio Cobolli 7-5, 7⁷-6⁴, 6-3 vs Alex De Minaur, it was a tad absurd he was such a big underdog even though I didn't see straight sets coming. Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 over Alex Eala, has totally turned her year around, makes the Wimbledon QFs.

Paolini's Progress Just when it looked like Jasmine Paolini may be reverting back to a solid-but-not-stellar player after about 3 years near the top, the Italian makes a big move at Wimbledon. The former runner-up earns the 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win over Filipina phenom Alexandra Eala.

Jas hands! 🙌 A great win for Jasmine Paolini over Alex Eala. Was solid off the ground and took advantage of Eala's slight drop in form from her previous round. A no-lose proposition -- both players are fully loved by the #Wimbledon crowd and tennis fans. And she shouts out Roger in the box. 😄

Jasmine Paolini, who has been having a horrible season, withstands Alexandra Eala and is into the quarterfinals. Remember, Robin Montgomery had Paolini on the ropes in the first round.

Far from over 🔥 Eala responds with a second set to force a deciding third against Paolini! #Wimbledon

[13] Paolini came to Wimbledon with a dismal 12-12 record this year and got bagelled 🥯 in her first set by [Q] #195 Robin Montgomery. She not only beat Montgomery (from 2-4 in the third), but also #62 Golubić, #43 Sakkari (1&2) and now [29] Eala. Next up: [12] Marta Kostyuk.

ESPN is so fucked up right now, they do not even list the Paolini/Eala match. They don't tell you it is on the Spanish or one of the general streams. Unlimited is supposed to get you ALL matches. This nonsense will continue for the US Open. Sigh. @espn.com @espnpr.bsky.social #Wimbledon

ESPN has Wimbledon on both ESPN and ESPN2 today. Paolini-Eala is on the latter. There is an option for it on the app/unlimited except it says De Minaur.

Former #Wimbledon finalist No. 13 Jasmine Paolini advances to the quarterfinals, stopping the run of No. 29 Alexandra Eala, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3.

Joyful for Jasmine Paolini! Finding her way back! Forza! Great run by Alex Eala! #wimbledon #tennis

k i loooove alex eala and jasmine paolini...need them both to win....

8/8 - Each the eight Women’s Singles quarter-finalists at Wimbledon this year are seeded entrants for the first time since 2007: Osaka(14)-Muchova(10) Pegula(4)-Gauff(7) Kostyuk(12)-Paolini (13)/Eala (29) Keys(26)/Noskova(9)-Bouzkova(21)/Mertens(25) Hierarchy. #Wimbledon | @wtatour.bsky.social

I absolutely adore Jasmine Paolini. Sad for Alex Eala, and can't wait to watch more of her in the future. She's going to be even more fantastic than she already is and she's made everyone so proud and happy. YAY Jasmine!

This victory comes after her wins over Nadia Podoroska and Anna Blinkova in the earlier rounds. Kostyuk will face the winner of Jasmine Paolini vs. Alexandra Eala in the quarterfinals.