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Iga Swiatek Praises Jasmine Paolini Ahead of Wuhan Semifinal Clash

After defeating Belinda Bencic 7-6, 6-4 to reach the Wuhan Open semifinals, Swiatek spoke highly of her next opponent, Paolini. “She’s a really tough opponent… she’s a fighter, she never gives up,” Swiatek said. The world No. 2 leads their head-to-head 6-0, including wins in the 2024 Roland Garros and 2025 Cincinnati finals.