Polish tennis star Magda Linette pulled off a surprise victory in the third round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing, defeating world No. 5 Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-0. This win marks Linette’s second triumph over the Italian, having previously beaten her in Birmingham last year. The match showcased Linette’s resilience and skill, as she capitalized on Paolini’s mistakes to claim a dominant victory.
Strong Start and Key Moments in Set One
The first set began with Linette breaking Paolini’s serve twice, racing to a 3-0 lead. However, Paolini fought back, exploiting a brief dip in Linette’s form to take a 4-3 lead. The set turned in Linette’s favor during her service games, where she fended off three crucial breakpoints to eventually win 6-4.
Linette Dominates the Second Set
After the tight first set, Linette carried her momentum into the second, immediately breaking Paolini’s serve again. This time, the Polish player was unstoppable, winning the set 6-0 without allowing her opponent any opportunity to regain footing. Linette now moves on to face either Mirra Andreeva or Donna Vekić in the next round.
Polish Success Continues in Beijing
Magda Linette’s success isn’t the only bright spot for Polish tennis in Beijing. Magdalena Fręch remains in the tournament, keeping hopes alive for more strong performances from Poland on the international stage.
