Jasmine Paolini Upsets Cori Gauff to Reach Stuttgart Semifinals
Stuttgart, April 19, 2025 – Italy’s Jasmine Paolini delivered a standout performance on Saturday, defeating Cori Gauff 6-4, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. This marks her best result at the tournament, surpassing her previous quarterfinal finish in 2024.
With this victory, Paolini earns an additional €24,265, bringing her total prize money in Stuttgart so far to €51,305. Should she win her upcoming semifinal, she’ll secure another €36,520, boosting her total earnings to €87,825.
Despite today’s win, Gauff still leads their head-to-head with a 2-1 record. However, this victory will no doubt add confidence to Paolini’s game as she heads deeper into the clay-court season.
Other Quarterfinal Results – Stuttgart 2025
- Aryna Sabalenka def. Elise Mertens – 6-4, 6-1
- Jelena Ostapenko def. Iga Swiatek – 6-3, 3-6, 6-2
- Ekaterina Alexandrova def. Jessica Pegula – 6-0, 6-4
Upcoming Semifinal Matches
- Jelena Ostapenko vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova (H2H: 4-4)
- Jasmine Paolini awaits her next opponent as the tournament action continues.
