Quarterfinal test as Swiatek looks to extend her perfect record over Paolini
Second seed Iga Swiatek will take on seventh seed Jasmine Paolini in the quarterfinals of the Wuhan Open 2025. Both players, being among the top eight seeds, received first-round byes. Swiatek has looked composed so far, easing past Marie Bouzkova and 13th seed Belinda Bencic in straight sets. Paolini began with a comeback win over wild card Yue Yuan and was on track for another before 10th seed Clara Tauson retired mid-match due to a right thigh issue.
Swiatek’s season has been nothing short of elite. The Pole captured titles at Wimbledon, Cincinnati, and Seoul, highlighted by her double-bagel win over Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon final. She also reached the Bad Homburg final, falling to Jessica Pegula, and made semifinal appearances in Melbourne, Dubai, Indian Wells, Madrid, and Roland Garros. Despite early exits in Rome, Montreal, and Beijing, her consistency remains unmatched. Across 73 matches, Swiatek has struck 222 aces, winning 69.3% of first-serve points and converting 51.3% of break points.
Paolini’s season has been a blend of breakthroughs and inconsistency. After a slow start, the Italian surged with semifinal runs in Miami and Stuttgart before capturing both singles and doubles titles in Rome. She added a Roland Garros doubles crown with Sara Errani, a final in Cincinnati, a semifinal in Bad Homburg, and a quarterfinal in Beijing. In 54 matches this year, Paolini has tallied 72 aces, winning 62% of first-serve points and converting 47.8% of break points.
Iga Swiatek holds a commanding 6-0 lead over Jasmine Paolini in their head-to-head. Their rivalry began at the 2018 Prague Open, and since then they have met five more times, with Swiatek winning each encounter. The Pole has dominated consistently, dropping a set only once, at the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup, before rallying to a comeback victory. In their most recent Cincinnati clash, Swiatek secured another straight-sets win.
| Year | Event | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cincinnati | Final | Iga Swiatek | 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2025 | Bad Homburg | Semifinals | Iga Swiatek | 6-1, 6-3 |
| 2024 | BJK Cup Finals | Semifinals | Iga Swiatek | 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2024 | Roland Garros | Final | Iga Swiatek | 6-2, 6-1 |
| 2022 | US Open | Round of 128 | Iga Swiatek | 6-3, 6-0 |
| 2018 | Prague | Round of 16 | Iga Swiatek | 6-2, 6-1 |
| Iga Swiatek | Category | Jasmine Paolini |
| 2 | Current Ranking | 8 |
| 401-89 | Career W-L | 424-286 |
| 59-14 | YTD W-L | 38-16 |
| 25 | Career Titles | 3 |
| 6 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 3 | YTD Titles | 1 |
Given her flawless 6-0 head-to-head record and superior form this season, Iga Swiatek enters as the overwhelming favorite. Paolini’s recent resurgence could challenge her early, but sustaining pressure against Swiatek’s rhythm and depth will be a major task.
Prediction: Iga Swiatek in straight sets
Iga Swiatek is the clear favorite at -550, while Jasmine Paolini stands as the underdog at +400, reflecting the Pole’s dominance in both form and history against the Italian.
Here are the betting odds according to FanDuel:
Iga Swiatek: -550
Jasmine Paolini: +400
Here are the odds for total games as well as total sets for both players (sourced via FanDuel):
Total Sets Under 2.5: -300
Total Sets Over 2.5: +200
Total Games Under 19.5: -118
Total Games Over 19.5: -118
Set 1 Winner Swiatek: -310
Set 1 Winner Paolini: +220
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