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Wimbledon 2025: Jasmine Paolini Enters Second Round After Easy Win Over Anastasija Sevastova

No. 4 seed Jasmine Paolini triumphed in a three-set match at Wimbledon on Monday, while No. 9 seed Paula Badosa faced defeat, losing in three sets to British player Katie Boulter. Paolini, last year's Wimbledon runner-up, staged a comeback against Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia, winning with scores of 2-6, 6-3, 6-2. The match lasted 1 hour and 51 minutes and took place on No. 2 Court. Paolini's victory sets her up for a second-round encounter with World No. 80 Kamilla Rakhimova. This match marked Sevastova's first appearance in a Grand Slam main draw since the 2022 Australian Open. She welcomed her daughter, Alexandra, in 2023, and during her return to the tour, she sustained a serious ACL injury in 2024.

Wimbledon Pics Tennis: Anastasija Sevastova vs Jasmine Paolini
Wimbledon Tennis: Jasmine Paolini vs Anastasija Sevastova | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Jasmine Paolini of Italy celebrates winning match point during her first round women's single match against Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Tennis: Anastasija Sevastova vs Jasmine Paolini | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Jasmine Paolini of Italy poses for a photo with fans at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025 Pics: Anastasija Sevastova vs Jasmine Paolini
Wimbledon 2025: Jasmine Paolini vs Anastasija Sevastova | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Jasmine Paolini of Italy serves the ball during her first round women's single match against Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025 Pics: Jasmine Paolini vs Anastasija Sevastova
Wimbledon 2025: Anastasija Sevastova vs Jasmine Paolini | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia returns the ball during her first round women's single match against Jasmine Paolini of Italy at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Jasmine Paolini vs Anastasija Sevastova | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Jasmine Paolini of Italy returns the ball during her first round women's single match against Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Anastasija Sevastova vs Jasmine Paolini | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Jasmine Paolini of Italy returns the ball during her first round women's single match against Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Tennis Championships Pics: Anastasija Sevastova vs Jasmine Paolini
Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Jasmine Paolini vs Anastasija Sevastova | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Jasmine Paolini of Italy serves the ball to Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia during their first round women's single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Tennis Championships Pics: Jasmine Paolini vs Anastasija Sevastova
Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Anastasija Sevastova vs Jasmine Paolini | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Jasmine Paolini of Italy returns the ball during her first round women's single match against Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Championships Pics: Anastasija Sevastova vs Jasmine Paolini
Wimbledon Championships: Jasmine Paolini vs Anastasija Sevastova | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Jasmine Paolini of Italy returns the ball during her first round women's single match against Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Championships Pics: Jasmine Paolini vs Anastasija Sevastova
Wimbledon Championships: Anastasija Sevastova vs Jasmine Paolini | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Jasmine Paolini of Italy returns the ball during her first round women's single match against Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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