Paolini Breaks Into Top 50 Sinner Becomes No 1

Italian Tennis Celebrates Two Firsts

Paolini Breaks Into Top 50, Sinner Becomes No. 1

A day after Jannik Sinner was confirmed as the new world No. 1, Italian tennis was celebrating another first with Jasmine Paolini breaking into the Top 50 in the WTA rankings.

Paolini, 26, was barely ranked inside the Top 100 a year ago, but a string of strong results in 2023 has seen her rise rapidly up the rankings. She is now the highest-ranked Italian woman in the WTA rankings, and her success is a testament to the strength of Italian tennis at the moment.

Sinner's rise to No. 1 is also a major achievement for Italian tennis. The 21-year-old is the first Italian man to reach the top of the ATP rankings, and his success is a sign of the bright future for Italian tennis.