Roland Garros live, Paolini challenges Svitolina. Musetti on court tonight
The quarterfinals are the goal for Jasmine Paolini and Lorenzo Musetti , the two Italians playing today at Roland Garros . Paolini faces the Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on Centre Court, while in the evening Musetti, again on the main court, challenges the Danish Holger Rune .
The crossover in the quarters
The winner of the match between Paolini and Svitolina will face on Tuesday in the quarterfinals either Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan or Iga Swiatek of Poland.
Titles won
Paolini and Svitolina have won a title this season. The Italian triumphed at the Rome International, the Ukrainian won the 250 in Rouen. In total, Paolini has won 3 titles in her career, while Svitolina has won 18.
The journey of Paolini and Svitolina
Paolini reached the eighth-finals after beating Yuan (6-1, 4-6, 6-3) in the first round, Tomljanovic (doubles 6-3) in the second round and Starodubtseva (6-4, 6-1) in the third round. Svitolina overcame Sonmez (doubles 6-1), Bondar (7-6, 7-5) and Pera (double tie break).
Paolini-Svitolina, the precedents
There is only one precedent between Paolini and Svitolina , quite recent. The Italian faced the Ukrainian in the third round of the last Australian Open: Svitolina won 2-6, 6-4, 6-0.
Paolini and Musetti chasing the eighth-finals
Jasmine Paolini opens the Sunday program on the Centre Court of Roland Garros. At 11 the Italian, number 4 in the world, faces the Ukrainian Elina Svitolina , seeded number 13: a place in the quarterfinals of the French Slam is up for grabs. In the evening (20.15) it is the turn of Lorenzo Musetti , number 8 in the draw, who, again on the Philippe-Chatrier, faces the Danish Holger Rune , seeded 10.
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