Thu Mar 27 19:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Italian Paolini Makes History, Reaches Miami Open Semifinals
**MIAMI GARDENS, FL -** Jasmine Paolini of Italy has created history, becoming the first Italian woman to reach the semifinals of the Miami Open. The sixth-seeded Paolini defeated Magda Linette of Poland 6-3, 6-2 on Tuesday, securing her place in the final four. This is Paolini’s first ever semifinal appearance at the prestigious tournament.
Paolini’s victory comes after a day of rain delays. She will now face the top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, who overcame ninth-seeded Qinwen Zheng of China 6-2, 7-5 in their quarterfinal match later in the evening.
The remaining women’s quarterfinals are scheduled for Wednesday, featuring a clash between fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula (USA) and Britain’s Emma Radacanu, and a match-up between second-seeded Iga Swiatek (Poland) and Alexandra Eala (Philippines).
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