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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 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.

Wimbledon Tennis: Anastasija Sevastova vs Jasmine Paolini
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.

Wimbledon 2025: Jasmine Paolini vs Anastasija Sevastova
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.

Wimbledon 2025: Anastasija Sevastova vs Jasmine Paolini
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.

Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Jasmine Paolini vs Anastasija Sevastova
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.

Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Anastasija Sevastova vs Jasmine Paolini
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.

Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Jasmine Paolini vs Anastasija Sevastova
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.

Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Anastasija Sevastova vs Jasmine Paolini
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.

Wimbledon Championships: Jasmine Paolini vs Anastasija Sevastova
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.

Wimbledon Championships: Anastasija Sevastova vs Jasmine Paolini
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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