Paolini, Svitolina, Shnaider, and Stearns Compete in Rome Quarterfinals

ROME, Italy — Four talented players are set to face off in the quarterfinals of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. Each match promises excitement, with players aiming for victory in front of a passionate crowd.

Jasmine Paolini will look to keep her impressive run alive against Diana Shnaider. Paolini, who has a head-to-head win against Shnaider, secured her place in this round by defeating Jelena Ostapenko in a thrilling match where she came back from behind. Paolini said, “The atmosphere was really great. We really enjoy being in this era of Italian tennis.”

Shnaider, on the other hand, has yet to lose a significant number of games in the tournament, dropping only 11 games across three matches, demonstrating her efficiency on the court. She recently defeated Elise Mertens and aims for her first semifinal appearance since last year.

In another matchup, Elina Svitolina will meet Peyton Stearns, who eliminated Naomi Osaka in a challenging contest. Svitolina reached the quarterfinals after showing resilience against Danielle Collins. She noted she is excited to compete at a high level again.

Stearns expressed confidence following her victory over Osaka, stating that she felt mentally prepared and was aiming to continue her success. “If you miss, you miss, but you have to go for it,” she told reporters. This will be the first meeting between Svitolina and Stearns.

As the quarterfinals unfold, tennis fans are looking forward to what promises to be an exhilarating day of matches in Rome.