Jasmine Paolini is feisty when she needs to be. She’s known for her aggressive baseline game, with powerful groundstrokes and sharp footwork. This lets her control rallies, even though she’s smaller in stature. On Saturday, the Italian teamed up with Sara Errani in the French Open doubles. The duo played an incredible match, riding high after their iconic Italian Open win. They brought serious heat to Paris. Paolini and Errani just took down Yue Yuan and Lulu Sun in Round 2 with a straight-sets win, 7-5, 6-2! But that wasn’t the only highlight on Court 7!
After the match, as Paolini packed up and greeted fans courtside, she casually tossed a towel into the crowd. It’s a gesture many tennis players do. But she didn’t realize it would spark a battle for the souvenir! Fans started feuding over the towel, forcing Paolini to step in.
As The Tennis Channel reported on X, “Jasmine Paolini had to break up a fight over her towel after her match at Roland Garros. She literally took the towel back from them and gave it to someone else Boss moves .” Talk about a tough situation to be in!
Jasmine Paolini had to break up a fight over her towel after her match at Roland Garros
She literally took the towel back from them and gave it to someone else
Boss moves
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 31, 2025
After reclaiming the towel, Paolini walked over and handed it to another fan. Then she signed more tennis souvenirs, cool as ever! It seemed like a first for the Italian. However, the fan power is not new. Paolini has won fans over with her dynamic play and genuine charm. At just 5’4″, she defies expectations and challenges the WTA’s best.
Not to mention, Paolini’s quick thinking proves she’s a pro both on and off the court. She handled the towel tussle with confidence, showing she knows exactly how to manage the spotlight. After all, she’s no stranger to memorable fan moments.
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