Longest Ever Ladies' Singles Semi-Final! | Jasmine Paolini v Donna Vekic Highlights | Wimbledon 2024

[@nederlanditisnederlanditis5529]

What a grinding affair this match has been. Where others get wild, throw tantrums, expel members of the entourage - Jasmine Paolini has a smile, a smirk, a laugh, and the energy of a bouncing ball. She is a giant in putting things into a healthy perspective. A thrown kiss at mother and father.

[@kaydavis8587]

Love that. ❤❤❤❤❤❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💯💯💯💯💯💪💪💪💪💪❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@light279]

Well said.

[@squidjames7735]

throwback to Barty she is, pocket rocket!!!

[@egyptian_thoth]

Everybody is different so hush with the comparisons. Jasmine isn’t special and has only made it to the finals by pure luck bc the WTA tour is full of mediocre losers.

[@light279]

@@egyptian_thoth 🤪😝😜😛🤣😂😅

[@tylergrigsby7398]

Tremendous GRIT from Jasmine. Her positivity and self-belief were weapons today.

[@charliedameliodunkinfanpag6462]

😮she wasnt Better at all..only had more luck

[@garyspence2128]

Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.

[@namenlos2578]

@@charliedameliodunkinfanpag6462 poor guy! Now rest and stop envying

[@marquink]

​@@charliedameliodunkinfanpag6462 Don't be a hater your whole life.

[@charliedameliodunkinfanpag6462]

@@garyspence2128 dont worry we shall see jer in filala...finale Will tell US everything🇭🇷👍*her*finale *and by the way i am girl not some guy..

[@papigringo5692]

Paolini's footspeed is impressive, but what's incredible is her anticipation. She has an amazing sense of where the next ball is going before her opponent even hits it. Djokovic has that ability as well. Pretty good company.

[@Leon13346]

Congratulazioni, Paolini! 🇮🇹 What a match! Much love to Vekic, she fought incredibly hard. She can be proud of herself!!

[@ziybagulutepbergenova-gg8bm]

Awa Hee 😊😊😊😊😊

[@Golf05]

Vekic fought through some serious physical issues. She didn't even have the strength to celebrate her winning points or games. That match point save at 5-6 was amazing.

[@leerickss]

Paolini's forehand became one of my favorite forehands on the WTA rn in terms of looks/mechanism, but the pace and trajectory look pretty damn good as well

[@charliedameliodunkinfanpag6462]

@@leerickss take her home. ..then...

[@bornasertelj5387]

I am sad becouse Donna lost this one, but she fought with everything she got and I am so proud of her.

[@charliedameliodunkinfanpag6462]

@@bornasertelj5387 me too..very🇭🇷😊♥️

[@dzavid6077]

That was absorbing and see-sawing; intense and totally draining. A match for the history books.

[@uhoraningogabruce626]

A minute of silence for those who missed this thriller. Edge of the seat stuff from the second set till that memorable tie-breaker. Wow!! An instant Wimbledon classic for sure!

[@mostynf]

Paolini is 28 and hadn’t gone beyond the second round in any slam before this year - it’s insane! And now back to back finals. Where was she hiding all these years? Anyway, love her aggressive playing style, her confidence at the net, her fearlessness. She’s got a great chance to be Wimbledon champion.

[@stopalpanico4750]

now She has a Great trainer (Renzo Furlan). Paolini is a Furlan's master piece.

[@Outlander999]

I think she found her strenght inside her, with the help of the coach AND the wave of italian tennis (Sinner is an example to follow for all italian tennis players,he helped the italian movement to grow, and italian players to believe in themselves)

[@dpakholly]

I can’t think of a more gripping women’s tennis match that I have watched. Both of these ladies played theirs hearts out.

[@uhoraningogabruce626]

Easily one of the best matches I have ever watched! And who would have thought!?

[@l.lewbowski6871]

Errors over errors. Dunno where u all saw good tennis?

[@squidjames7735]

sure, if ya have only been watching tennis for the last 3-4 years, then yes.

[@grunchlk]

​@@squidjames7735 I can't believe this is the longest semi in Wimbledon. I haven't followed the women's tour in years, but come on, they used to not play tiebreaks in the third, so there must have been longer matches.

[@matthewbuck5067]

This along with Osaka vs Swiatek at the French are the two best matches of the year so far. So entertaining and both deserved to win. Congrats Paolini!

[@gayamoorthy1215]

true, yet swiatek had to save 2 match points and not only did she win the match she won the tournament without dropping a set after that match.

[@l.lewbowski6871]

What? Errors from both sides, a crying almost thirty - something? Not worthy of a semi-final, c/p to RG final.

[@eliaso2000]

100% right. That Osaka had the game on her palm but Swiatek did let Osaka easily. Although they are two different surfaces, they still produced good tennis. Plus there was no yelling like that of Aryna Sabalenka.

[@HullioGQ]

I can only imagine the whirlwind of emotions that must have surged through Mom and Dad as they watched their daughter’s dramatic journey unfold on the hallowed grass courts of Wimbledon. First, their hearts sank as she lost the opening set, her first serve faltering like a ship in a storm. But then, a glimmer of hope ignited as she rallied, fighting back to claim the second set with fierce determination. The third set, a marathon of endurance and skill, stretched on, each point a symphony of tension and resolve. It culminated in a nail-biting tie-break, every stroke and volley a testament to her unyielding spirit. And then, the crescendo of victory-she triumphed, securing her place in the grand slam finals for the very first time at the age of 28. Jazmine Paolini, standing at just 5'4", has defied the odds and etched her name into the annals of tennis history. Her victory is a beacon of perseverance, lighting the path for those who dare to dream beyond their limits. Phew! The courts of Wimbledon will forever echo with the story of her remarkable journey.

[@mauriziotaiariol4865]

Jasmine Paolini è alta 1,64

[@UrfaustAeternus]

Good work, ChatGPT

[@elisabettacarrubba2957]

@@UrfaustAeternus 1,63

[@magorzatahornicki5434]

@@mauriziotaiariol48651.63

[@yogadr6]

What rot!

[@uletitlinger]

Donna played much better than I thought. She did NOT choke. But Jasmine played better ❤

[@AM-ub9le]

Paolini was chocking the whole game and survived the choke like she did several times before.

[@charliedameliodunkinfanpag6462]

😮not True..had more luck

[@user-rb1rh5pq6u]

Два полуфинала под копирку, Ясмин молодец, но Кречикову явно завели в финал, в финале буду за Ясмин болеть

[@eliaso2000]

True. Donna played better than all other rounds, but i think the toll of many hours on court, got the better of her. She looked exhausted by the time the tie break came around. I think she tried to wrap that match early to avoid exhaustion, but Jasmine resilience changed all that.

[@fulvioverdecchia6546]

Paolini non sarebbe adatta al volo sui campi da tennis ma lei non lo sa e sfida le leggi della fisica (e del fisico) per dimostrare a tutti che niente è impossibile! Meravigliosa! 🎉👏🏼💪🏻

[@b0tj3]

l'esperienza da doppista fa tanto curriculum però

[@maybejvde]

What a match. Incredible from both ladies. Jasmine never gives up. So much belief and positivity 😇. She deserves this!!

[@Cla_Disney]

Che guerriera la nostra Jasmine, una forza mentale assurda! Una tensione che ti toglieva il respiro per tutta la partita, e adesso andiamoci a prendere sta coppa! Forzaaa! 🇮🇹

[@pinux3]

Veramente una tensione pazzesca, tenendo conto della posta in palio...

[@Chinguenguenza]

Como que una fuerza mental ABSURDA? Por que absurda? Impresionante, Invencible, Enorme, diría yo. Pero absurda?

[@andreatk9849]

​@@Chinguenguenzaabsurdo en italiano también significa impresionante

[@pinux3]

@@andreatk9849 Infatti in italiano la parola è ambivalente.

[@keithjones9546]

Vekic's forehand is a weapon, but Paolini didn't let it blow her off the court and, once again, played a beautiful grass-court game.

[@yamilethlopez9898]

I love it! I have never seeing a person run so much! She deserves to be in the final! I hope she wins the championship!

[@joelcrawford28]

What a run this girl is on🙂. French Open Finalist and now into the Wimbledon Final.

[@ehaseagyeno4622]

This match was tremendous! Both players gave all and then some. Easily the best match of the tournament. I really enjoy watching Paolini battle, she gives me the impression she can weather any challenge an opponent throws at her. Will be rooting for her to win the trophy.

[@beincheekym8]

Damn i wish i watched the entire match live! This was amazing from both parties wtf the level of tennis is insane!!

[@p3arworld]

Brought tears to my eyes. This girl has got HEART. Excited to see more!

[@MatteoBonfanti-ho3up]

Grandissima Jasmine Paolini!altra fantastica prestazione anche oggi...seconda finale consecutiva in uno Slam...spero sabato tu possa vincere il tuo primo Slam perché te lo meriti e spero sia il primo di tanti grandi successi...

[@adanadan9271]

Back 2 back grandslam final.. that was remarkable Paolini

[@vidyasonavane9602]

Paolini is rocking in all fields. Great job! A bundle of firecrackers! Jasmin all the way! Vekic played great too.

[@splendidsystems]

Tennis il nuovo sport nazionale dell'Italia. Altro che calcio. La RAI faccia vedere i nostri campioni su Railplay.

[@fanciot]

La Rai non può farlo, non possiede i diritti televisivi. E' Sky che ha pagato 7 milioni di euro per avere l'esclusiva dal 2024 al 2028 di trasmettere 80 grossi tornei per un "pacchetto" totale di 4000 partite. Quindi per i prossimi 4 anni solo Sky potrà trasmettere il Top del tennis mondiale, e saranno gli abbonati di Sky a ripagare quei milioni di euro spesi per le royalties. SuperTennis TV voleva in sub licenza da Sky _una parte_ di questo pacchetto partite, ma Sky ha chiesto la cifra folle di circa 17-18 milioni di euro. La Rai in tutte queste trattative e per tutte queste spese è rimasta fuori, non è all'altezza per competere in queste trattative costose.

[@marcotedeschi5340]

Si aspetta e spera...

[@konradspages7937]

Chiquitita strikes again. And what a strike! Excellent endurance and grind. Donna also played fantastic, but somehow Jasmine did not collapsed under pressure but hold the fort admirably. A gem of a match.

[@lizwilson51]

That was a fantastic match! Paolini plays with energy and passion. She goes after every ball and she's fast on her feet! Fun to watch!

[@Aborygen1]

Jasmine Paolini, Well DONE !!!

[@vidyasonavane9602]

How jasmine has so much energy? Lioness in petite body.

[@Cixinela]

That was bonkers. Congrats Paolini 🎉🎉🎉

[@claudepolicano1632]

This match was so good

[@MrJbrown1962]

the 5 ft 4 inch Jasmine Paolini is in the champion zone, her tennis IQ has grown so much in a year, it's like she's one step ahead of her opponent and she rarely makes a mistake. Reminds me a lot of Justine Henin .... Gotta love Paolini, her smile and game is infectious ....

[@elisabettacarrubba2957]

1,63

[@mssmln01]

Seguo Paolini dagli inizi e già puntavo su di lei. La finale di Wimbledon mi rende particolarmente felice e comunque vada il risultato é strepitoso.

[@user-im6ob9fc1m]

Jasmine se merece un torneo grande..

[@brunoampm1]

Women are playing Tennis as fast and fierce as men, some hits have just the same speed as what we see on ATP

[@roxyglow9670]

tiny Jas but a fire ball🇮🇹🔥💪 . Such a fighter❤

[@ryanthelion656]

In the age of a wave of Eastern European 1.75m super soldiers all standing and baseline hitting, we have Paolini taking the ball early, tons of topspin, variety of shots and great net play. Great to see.

[@lizroxyPR]

Hope Paolini wins this slam!!💯

[@zagortenay114]

Oh yeah......

[@Aliceteacup]

We all do! 🇮🇹👏🥹

[@deusexmachina9776]

I think Babora will, Donna utterly choked here. physically and mentally she couldnt handle it and gave Jasmine chances, also Keys who was serving for the set. I think a good grass player can take Jasmine out in straight sets if mentally they are there.

[@robyfiorili]

​​@@deusexmachina9776 I think the same. She was pretty lucky with Madison, and Donna was absolutely devastated by tiredness. But Jasmine Is deserving anyway; great tennis and she Is much an athlete than many other players

[@refanarkana951]

Paolini's footwork is amazing

[@thekyuwa]

This match was an emotional roller coaster❤

[@MobettrMoves]

Absolutely Masterful Tennis all around! I definitely want Jasmine to win it all not just because I think her game is outstanding ,but because every time she smiles, it makes me smile. 😊 When she roars I feel it. It's all in the emotion. Go Jasmine 😀❤️🌹

[@anyanelemd3398]

I dont know how many times I have watched this incredible match.

[@maxmathis1810]

My heart breaks for vekic. Happy for paolini though!

[@brunoconte399]

Andiamooooooo 💪🏻🇮🇹

[@enisavdyli7955]

Grande, immensa, PAOLINI! ADESSO PRENDITELA, È TUA!🎉💪

[@bcuser2]

the shortest ever highlight video for a slam semifinal , congrats wimbledon channel !

[@erickent4248]

Both players deserved better than this highlight reel

[@ughino1828]

Congratulation Jasmine Paolini orgoglio italiano 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@vincesiy1403]

Very very good match. Happy to have been able to watch this live. Both really fought for it. Very nice to see the fighting spirit on both player.

[@eneaBelSogno]

Paolini has more solutions. Even when things seem to be going wrong, he finds the right solution. If other players have only one pattern, she has many. I think it's her positivity and her wonderful smile.

[@tajjisharp]

I think it’s safe to say we’ll be seeing a lot more of Ms Jasmine for years to come and I’m here for it!

[@alexmazzetto4483]

I hope but unfortunately she is 28 already...

[@mamijot69]

​@@alexmazzetto4483she can keep this form for at least 4 other years imo

[@fabios.3510]

@@alexmazzetto4483 nowadays that is not too old at all, she can still play on top another 4 or 5 years

[@tajjisharp]

⁠@@alexmazzetto4483A late bloomer for sure, but I think she has a few more years to go

[@deusexmachina9776]

@@tajjisharp late bloomers tend to slow down after the initial year of success - Kerber didn't sustain in 2018 and didn't go back to that level. it is so difficult

[@splendidsystems]

Both great ambassadors for ladies tennis. I haven't watched a tennis ladies match in a long time, but this was wow.

[@alejandrocampos4733]

Una pequeñita en la final . Que grande eres paoline , felicidades.

[@ivandesantis858]

There was a moment in the 2nd set when Vekic missed an overhead to break and for the rest of the match Jasmine would bend and bend and bend but would just never break. She dug deep to win that match

[@edwinbleppony7123]

What a match

[@danielramon962]

Two OUTSTANDING players...what a superb match👏👏👏👏

[@DAS505]

Congrats Paolini! Excellent tennis from both ladies!

[@robertolombardi9748]

Straordinaria performance. Orgogliosi di te Jasmine!!!

[@supersupersocco]

Nice to see a diminutive player win amongst the giants

[@MrEnoch101]

This match was insane, instant classic and one for the history books what a tassle, shame one had to lose, proud of jasmine pulling through now go get that title, Donna should be just as proud she has come so far since her injuries and now a grand slam semifinalist is incredible

[@MaxDellOrco]

wow, thats a match! Awesome semifinal

[@SuperBartul]

Donna favorite and warrior, injuries and pressure, Paolina warrior. Both for the first time here. Greatest fem semi ever, always tense 🇭🇷

[@spartan2188]

Sigh, I wanted Vekic to win, but Paolini did not give up. GG. I hope Vekic continues to play well. Her performance here should give her motivation.

[@Rune8119]

I love her. Especially the fact she’s a fighter and she won’t go away 😂. Reminiscent of Arantxa Sanchez - vicarious with her energy. She has a lot of variety too. More of her ,Emma Navarro,Barbora krejcikova and muchova ,please.

[@someoneinmyhead]

What a comeback from Paolini! She was doing Alcaraz type of stuff in the second set and on. Great mentality and beautiful tennis!

[@bartofilms]

Truly amazing speed, power and hustle to get those drop shots. I'm very impressed with Paolini.

[@franciscosalazarbueno542]

PAOLINI me RECUERDA mucho al JUEGO de ARANCHA

[@marcoferraro741]

What an unbelievable match! I feel so sad for Donna, she played her heart out :( Congrats to Jasmine!

[@ewelina8b]

Congratulations Jasmine . ❤

[@JsChannel887]

It’s a record breaker

[@lz4737]

Paolini is one tough cookie! Such a deserving victory.

[@rathy_v]

Great match i knew jasmine can win the match and championship. She is a fighter and keep positive attitude innthe court. Congratulations

[@mildredgalias4922]

The endurance of Paolina is incredible. All her muscles in full motion. Come on my little girl.......❤

[@4flatgarage-bf4sg]

Donna Vekic, almost physically and emotionally drained; not believing staff could not bring her a simple ice pak for her forearm and Paolini with 2 ice paks rubbing her thighs at the sit-down, finally succumbs to the most even semi I've ever watched. Jasmine Paolini...the first Italian woman in a Wimbledon Final in history. Topolina against all odds manages a victory. SALUTE !

[@cynthiah5928]

They did give her ice, which she did apply to her forearm. 😊

[@squidjames7735]

@@cynthiah5928 ... lol, yeap, guess garage was flat when they showed that.

[@btsjrjvjsj469]

African power and Italian elegance🙏🏻

[@Meyouletsgo]

This probably should be the final 🏆🎾

[@luizarodrigues9973]

Que momento da paolini duas finais consecutiva parabéns pra ela.

[@maxdgr]

Grande Jas...it's an unbelivable feeling 👏👏👏👏👏👏🇮🇹👊

[@airol99]

She is incredible! ❤

[@jefersonmatos5834]

Que partida fantastica que vai ficar na memoria de todos que assistiram

[@mauriziopezzotta1350]

Bravissimaaaaaaa Jasmine ❤ Sei nella STORIA 🇮🇹

[@JanaPeterson-bj4un]

Vekic had a match in her hands . Such a shame that she couldn't finish the match in the second set she give her the second set. A lot of to regret !!!

[@andrewmark2783]

I remember watching Jasmine years ago in a match she won against Garcia, and i couldn't understand why she was ranked so low. She has such a complete game and her technique is superb. I'm glad she's finally got the belief in herself because she's a joy to watch.

[@viveurmale]

What a great match, pure joy and adrenaline! Both Jasmine and Donna played incredibly well, but unfornately just one could win it. Anyway, both are winners to us!! WOW

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

Incredible performance by Paolini. Well deserved.

[@suiiuris3492]

What a great pair of warriors

[@btsjrjvjsj469]

African power and Italien elegance🙏🏻

[@jaimetorres3113]

Got to love the passion, grit and heart Paolini plays with.

[@kurtwild9323]

It was an unbelievable match,they both win yesterday..Jasmine,sei fortissima..Porta la Vittoria a casa,Forza 💙🙌

[@skyjuke2006]

Wow Jasmine!🌸 What a WIN!!🇮🇹

[@corradoargiolas1470]

Non si arrende mai!!!!👍👏👍👏👍👏 Però...Bravissima la Vekic👍👏👍👏

[@zagortenay114]

C'ha l'urlo sibillino lucchese lei....deh....

[@cesarolmosgarcia4444]

Vekic ha jugado el mejor tenis de su vida pero la pequeña Jasmine ha confiado sin descanso y gran juego de red para ganar

[@barbiebasson9385]

Bravo Jesmine Paolini superb stuff 👏 👌 real dynamite!! 👏

[@maxsirenko7938]

Wow, that was a battle!

[@user-go1hq5ty3g]

Congratulations Ladies 🎉🎉they could only be one winner much love❤ Donna and we'll done Italy 🇮🇹 Jasmine 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ZenZill]

Wow, that late game stamina from Paolini and what a forehand! She's so goddamn fun to watch! Give it up to Vekic for putting up a great competition, she played the net well and had some graceful slices. A classic at Wimbledon.

[@ps-bi2sr]

Love Jasmine's game, and great to see a fresh talent in the Women's game!

[@RamZar50]

My hats off to both players! Terrific!

[@user-bz4qt4hn1c]

Che guerriera che è diventata.😍

[@user-jx3th7uo2d]

Grande jasmine!!! Ero l'unico già da un paio d'anni a pensare che avresti potuto fare qualcosa del genere!

[@magorzatachwastek6015]

Ta Włoszka Paolini jest super sympatyczna.Życzę jej wygranej w finale Wimbledon.🇮🇹

[@TheGreatness-gg1jx]

Great match but Vekic was exhausted by the second set. What kind of conditioning is she doing? That's ridiculous. Paolini is superb. Love her strokes and heart. She's going to be a top 5 player soon and might win Wimbledon with her court coverage.

[@cosminciornei7049]

She will be no .5 after this Wimbledon and If She will win the title ,She will compete for no.4 spot soon

[@andrepierrot89]

no5 already confirmed next Monday, know ur stuff m8

[@deusexmachina9776]

Donna played a lot of matches before. Also she isnt used to this level, not surprising she was gassed out.