Aryna Sabalenka vs Jasmine Paolini — Stuttgart Semi-final
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Sabalenka A.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jasmine Paolini 7-5 6-4 in the Stuttgart semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Aryna Sabalenka came in ranked #1, leading the head-to-head 5–1, defending last year's quarter-final. Aryna Sabalenka extended the head-to-head to 6–1.
Key context
- Match story: Aryna Sabalenka edged Jasmine Paolini in two tight sets (7–5 6–4).
Head to head
5–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-01 | Riyadh Finals | RR | hard | Aryna Sabalenka | 6-3 6-1 |
| 2025-03-18 | Miami | SF | hard | Aryna Sabalenka | 6-2 6-2 |
| 2024-11-04 | Riyadh Finals | RR | hard | Aryna Sabalenka | 6-3 7-5 |
| 2023-10-02 | Beijing | R16 | hard | Aryna Sabalenka | 6-4 7-6(4) |
| 2022-03-07 | Indian Wells | R64 | hard | Jasmine Paolini | 2-6 6-3 6-3 |
| 2020-11-09 | Linz | R32 | hard | Aryna Sabalenka | 6-4 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (90 vs 73). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadSabalenka A.: 6 days rest · 1 match, 21 games (7d) · Paolini J.: 3 days rest · 3 matches, 61 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About