Jasmine Paolini
Jasmine Paolini is the Italian world No. 8 who lit up 2024 with Roland-Garros and Wimbledon finals and Olympic doubles gold — a fan favourite returning to the grass in 2026.
Jasmine Paolini is an Italian professional tennis player, born on 4 January 1996 in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Tuscany. At 1.63 m she is one of the smallest players in the top tier, but her speed, footwork and fearless, flat hitting have carried her to the very top — and made her one of the tour’s most popular figures.
Her breakthrough year was 2024: finals at both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, and Olympic doubles gold in Paris alongside Sara Errani. She backed it up with the 2025 French Open doubles crown and a celebrated home title at the 2025 Italian Open, where she beat Coco Gauff. Her career-high singles ranking is world No. 4.
Based in Bagni di Lucca and still firmly inside the top 10, Paolini has had a tougher start to 2026 — making Wimbledon, scene of one of her finest runs, a natural place to rediscover her best grass-court tennis.
People also ask
- Where does Jasmine Paolini live?#
- Jasmine Paolini is based in Italy, in Bagni di Lucca, Tuscany, where she was raised. She was born nearby in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana and remains closely tied to the region.
- What is Jasmine Paolini's nationality?#
- Jasmine Paolini is Italian. She was born on 4 January 1996 in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, and has Polish and Ghanaian heritage on her mother's side, representing Italy on the WTA Tour.
- How old is Jasmine Paolini?#
- Jasmine Paolini is 30 years old. She was born on 4 January 1996 in Italy.
- How tall is Jasmine Paolini?#
- Jasmine Paolini is 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) tall — one of the smaller players in the top tier, relying on speed, footwork and fearless ball-striking rather than height.
- What are Jasmine Paolini's biggest achievements?#
- She reached both the **Roland-Garros and Wimbledon singles finals in 2024**, won **Olympic doubles gold** at Paris 2024 (with Sara Errani), the **2025 French Open doubles** title, and the **2025 Italian Open** singles title at home. Her career-high singles ranking is No. 4.
- Why is Jasmine Paolini popular?#
- Beyond her results, Paolini is beloved for her relentlessly positive on-court energy and her breakthrough story — rising into the elite in her late twenties. After a slower start to 2026, Wimbledon offers a chance to recapture her 2024 grass-court magic.
- Is Jasmine Paolini good at doubles?#
- Excellent — she's one of the best in the world. With Sara Errani she won Olympic gold (2024) and a Grand Slam doubles title (2025 French Open), reaching No. 3 in the doubles rankings.