Dubai evokes wonderful memories for Jasmine Paolini, a diminutive player who has made big strides in women’s tennis. It was at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in February 2024 that the Italian won the first WTA 1000 title of her career, a victory that unlocked her Grand Slam potential. A few months after her Dubai triumph, Paolini made back-to-back final appearances at the French Open and Wimbledon, becoming the first player to reach the final of the two Slams in the...
