Jasmine Paolini is into her first Grand Slam final after a comprehensive 6-3 6-1 victory over Mirra Andreeva.
The Italian repeated the accomplishment of her doubles partner Sara Errani as she dominated a nervy Andreeva.
Paolini will now have the unenviable task of trying to deny Iga Swiatek a fourth Roland Garros title.
Both players started in confident form from the first ball as Andreeva hit some impressive winners early on.
However Paolini’s ability to get one extra ball back proved crucial throughout the match as she held serve confidently.
A slightly passive service game from Andreeva saw Paolini break for a 3-1 lead as the Italian has belief in her gameplan.
There was still work for Paolini to do though as Andreeva produced some aggressive patterns of play on return to create break point opportunities.
The 17 year-old created five break point chances in her two return games but played some nervy points as Paolini made Andreeva move around the court.
A confident and reassured Paolini saved the break points and closed out the set comfortably, taking it 6-3.
In the second set there was more of the same from Paolini while Andreeva’s frustrations grew as she kept missing simple shots from the baseline.
A quick double break advantage was gained by Paolini as Andreeva started to get emotional, crying heavily as her game just wasn’t there.
Another break of serve in the seventh game secured the match for the Italian and a first Grand Slam final.
After the match Paolini said that she was happy she could dream as she reached the Roland Garros final, “It was a tough match, Andreeva is playing unbelievable. She is 17 and so complete, so I was a bit nervous,” the Italian said.
“I lost to her one month ago. I was nervous in the first set but ball after ball, I was getting relaxed. I’m really happy I could win the match at the end. I wanted to step on court and do better. Hit the ball, enjoy and it worked so I’m really happy.
“I learned a bit later than other players maybe but to dream is the most important thing in sport and life. I’m happy I could dream this moment.”
Paolini will now look to end Iga Swiatek’s Roland Garros dominance when the final takes place on Saturday.
