Australian Open 2025: Jasmine Paolini on avoiding ‘second season syndrome’ after Melbourne exit

Individuals name me a ‘late flower’ due to what occurred final 12 months.

I had by no means made it previous the second spherical of a Grand Slam event earlier than, then I reached the fourth spherical of the Australian Open earlier than my run on the French Open and Wimbledon.

I additionally had extra success in doubles and received Olympic gold with my finest pal Sara Errani in Paris. It was a particular, particular 12 months.

So what has modified? In fact, issues do not change in a single day.

Every week we tried so as to add one thing that improved my sport and, after all, profitable video games is what helps probably the most.

I completed the 2023 season properly which suggests I began 2024 with extra confidence in my sport.

I used to be nervous after I received to Melbourne as a result of I had by no means made it previous the primary spherical right here.

After I received the primary sport right here, I felt comfy and issues saved getting higher.

I received to the fourth spherical earlier than dropping to Anna Kalinskaya, so a run like that gave me plenty of confidence all year long.

As a result of I am in my early 20s, I typically thought that the possibility to seek out this type of success was gone.