Hailey Baptiste vs Jasmine Paolini Preview & Prediction | 2026 Madrid Open | Third Round
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Jasmine Paolini takes on Hailey Baptiste in Madrid.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Hailey Baptiste vs Jasmine Paolini prediction
Hailey Baptiste advanced to the next round of the Madrid Open after a straight sets win over Kaitlin Quevedo. Baptiste made a strong start, winning eight of the first nine games as she sealed a 6-1 6-4 victory. The American was not broken on serve throughout the match. She is up to her highest ranking of 32 in the world.
Baptiste now faces Jasmine Paolini. The two-time Grand Slam finalist battled past Laura Siegemund in three sets. Paolini struggled in the first set as she was broken on four separate occasions, but she largely controlled the second to draw level. The decider began with five consecutive breaks of serve, with Paolini sealing a 3-6 6-2 6-4 win.
The head-to-head is 1-1 between the pair, with Paolini leading 1-0 on clay. They last played against each other at the 2024 French Open, with Paolini winning in straight sets. Her level has not been close to her best this season, and she could be vulnerable once again.
Hailey Baptiste vs Jasmine Paolini tip: Over 20.5 games
