Sun Jun 01 11:10:00 UTC 2025: **French Open Update: Svitolina Stuns Paolini, Paul Cruises into Quarterfinals**
**Paris, France** – The fourth round of the 2025 French Open saw dramatic upsets and dominant performances under the Parisian sun. In a thrilling women’s singles match, Elina Svitolina (21) rallied from a set down and saved multiple match points to defeat fourth seed Jasmine Paolini 4-6, 7-6(6), 6-1. Paolini, last year’s runner-up, appeared poised for victory, serving for the match in the second set, but Svitolina mounted a stunning comeback. After a tense tiebreak, Svitolina dominated the final set, breaking Paolini three times to secure her spot in the quarterfinals. Svitolina, the partner of French favorite Gaël Monfils, beamed with delight as she walked off the court.
“It was a tough match, Jasmine (Paolini) is a great player. Saving those match points gave me energy and momentum in the final set,” said Svitolina after her victory.
Svitolina will face a formidable opponent in the next round, squaring off against either defending champion Iga Świątek (5) or Elena Rybakina (12) after they conclude their match.
On the men’s side, American Tommy Paul (12) delivered a flawless performance, dispatching Alexei Popyrin (25) in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. Paul’s efficient victory, lasting less than two hours, was a welcome relief after his grueling earlier matches. He awaits the winner of the highly anticipated match between second seed Carlos Alcaraz and fellow American Ben Shelton (13).
Meanwhile, Frances Tiafoe (15) is set to face Daniel Altmaier later, hoping to continue the strong American presence in the tournament. Amanda Anisimova (16) faces top seed Aryna Sabalenka on the women’s side.
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