"Svitolina saved three match points and rallied back to eliminate Paolini, sealing her spot in the French Open quarterfinals for the fifth time despite previous struggles."
"In what was a nail-biting match, Paolini, who had a remarkable run to the finals last year, served for the win yet couldn't close it out."
"Svitolina will face three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek next, who also showed resilience by coming back from a set and a break down."
"With a strong performance on clay, Svitolina's victory against Paolini marks an important milestone, hoping to finally break her quarterfinal curse at Roland Garros."
Elina Svitolina staged a remarkable comeback against Jasmine Paolini at the French Open, saving three match points to win the match 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1. This victory marks Svitolina's fifth appearance in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros, though she has yet to progress beyond this stage. She will face three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek next, who also fought back from a set down in her match. Paolini, the No. 4 seed, was unable to convert crucial match points despite having previously entered the tournament on a nine-match winning streak.
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