Jasmine Paolini vs Peyton Stearns Preview & Prediction | 2025 Italian Open | Semi-Final

Jasmine Paolini will face Peyton Stearns in the last four in Rome.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

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Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy

Surface: Outdoor clay

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Jasmine Paolini vs Peyton Stearns prediction

Jasmine Paolini’s quest for Rome glory continues after a rollercoaster win over Diana Shnaider.

The sixth seed hit back to beat the Russian 6-7 6-4 6-2 and become the first Italian to reach the last four since 2014.

The 29-year-old now faces Peyton Stearns in a showdown to seal a spot in the final after the American edged 16th seed Elina Svitolina 6-2 4-6 7-6.

World number 42 Stearns made history at the expense of the Ukrainian, becoming the first player in the Open Era to prevail in a third-set tie-break in three WTA main-draw encounters in a row.

It sets up an intriguing maiden meeting as Stearns’ current propensity to come up clutch on the key points collides against the resilient Paolini and her passionate home support. 

It’s sure to be a close battle with another deciding set looking likely. It’s a hard one to call and it may well come down to how well Stearns handles being seen as the villain on the day. 

Jasmine Paolini vs Peyton Stearns tip: Over 2.5 sets