Jasmine Paolini vs Lulu Sun Preview & Prediction | 2025 Italian Open | Second Round

Home favourite Jasmine Paolini faces New Zealand’s Lulu Sun in the second round in Rome.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time: Thursday 8th May, 2025: UK – not before 10am / US ET – not before 5am / US PT – not before 2am

Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy

Surface: Outdoor clay

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Jasmine Paolini vs Lulu Sun prediction

Jasmine Paolini will be sure to have the home support when she begins her quest for the Rome title against Lulu Sun.

The Italian has a surprisingly poor record in the tournament and is targeting her first ever third round at the Foro Italico. 

Standing in her way is New Zealander Lulu Sun who came from behind to edge past another Italian in the form of Giorgia Pedone by a 3-6 6-1 6-3 scoreline in the first round. 

Paolini enjoyed a solid run to the Stuttgart semi-finals but was disappointed to lose in the second round to Maria Sakkari in Madrid. 

The sixth seed will be eager to impress in conditions more like Roland-Garros where she excelled last year by finishing as runner-up. 

The sixth seed continues to be a tough nut to crack after last year’s break-out season and it’s hard to suggest she won’t break new ground in her homeland in this one.

Jasmine Paolini vs Lulu Sun tip: Jasmine Paolini to win 2-0