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Paolini beats Andreescu to reach fourth round

Jasmine Paolini reached the Wimbledon fourth round for the first time by impressively defeating Bianca Andreescu.

The French Open finalist, seeded seventh, won 7-6 (7-4) 6-1 under the roof on Court One.

There was little to separate the players in the first set as they both looked to attack at the first opportunity, but Andreescu could not maintain her level.

Italian Paolini, 28, is into the second week having never previously won a match at Wimbledon until this year.

It continues a remarkable career surge - she had not gone beyond the second round of a Grand Slam until 2024.