Cezar Tistor article – published Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 18:59 / Updated Wednesday, August 27, 2025 19:20
Jasmine Paolini (29 years old, 4 WTA) has already offered the tour of the tournament at the US Open. The “boot” athlete was surprised in a spectacular way during the match with Destanee Aiava, from the first round of the Grand Slam tournament at Flushing Meadows.
The Italian photographer Ray Giubilo is responsible for this special image. He posted the photo on his Instagram account, and the image made around the world.
Photo. Jasmine Paolini, images from the match with Destanee Aiva
Photo synchronization is, in fact, amazing. Paolini holds her rocket in front of her face, and her eyes, nose and mouth perfectly align with the missile design.
Tennis fans were impressed and left numerous compliments to Gibilo: “The best photo I have ever seen,” writes one. “This frame is unrepeatable,” comments someone else. “Great photo, perfect synchronization.”
Photo. How was Jasmine Paolini surprised during the party with Destanee Aiava
Paolini started the New York tournament with a solid performance in the first round, defeating it in two sets on Aiava Aiava, score 6-2, 7-6. Thursday will play in the second round against Ivei Jovic. The player, ranked 9th in the world, is in excellent form, after last week reached the final of Cincinnati Open, losing 7-5, 6-4 in front of Igăi Swiak.
As for Paolini, she never won a great Slam tournament, but last year she reached the finals in New York, and in 2024 she played the finals at Wimbledon and Roland Garros.
