Andy Roddick crowns Jasmine Paolini

The words of Andy Roddick

Jasmine Paolini's rise in 2024 "remains the biggest surprise of the year". This was enthusiastically stated by Andy Roddick, former world No. 1 and 2003 U.S. Open champion, in an episode of his podcast "Served with Roddick.

L'Azzurra, starring with Sara Errani and Flavio Cobolli in United Cup, won her first WTA 1000 in Dubai in 2024, è reached the finals in singles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, è qualified for the WTA Finals in singles and doubles with Sara Errani for the first time in her career , and won with Sarita the first ever Olympic gold medal for Italy in tennis.

Roddick emphasized the progress of Jasmine, "who had never finished prma a season in the Top 25, and in 2024 reached two Slam finals and ended the year as No. 4 at age 28". And he recognized the merits of Renzo Furlan, captain of the Italian team in United Cup, who was voted by coaches in the WTA circuit as Coach of the Year.

All credit for Paolini’s super season goes to him, his work, Furlan’s work and the team. "No one could have thought he would achieve these results – Roddick concluded. It's been an incredible story. I è really enjoyed watching her play this year".