Aliaksandra Sasnovich defeated Jasmine Paolini 6-0 6-2 in the Palermo round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jasmine Paolini came in ranked #13, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final, but Aliaksandra Sasnovich had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Aliaksandra Sasnovich claimed a first win over Jasmine Paolini in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-19 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Jasmine Paolini | 6-1 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.