Jelena Ostapenko def. Jasmine Paolini 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 — Miami Open 2026 R32

Match recap

Jelena Ostapenko defeated Jasmine Paolini 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 in the R32 of the Miami Open 2026.

Ostapenko, ranked #24, took down the world #7 Paolini 5-7 6-2 7-5, flipping a one-set deficit with 24 aces and a return game that finally connected — she won 49% of first-serve return points to Paolini's 34%. The conversion math told the story in reverse: Paolini cashed 12 of 18 break chances (67%), but Ostapenko's 16 of 36 (44%) came in heavier volume, including the break of game 11 to close the decider. Three match points came and went before the finish. She books a round with Hailey Baptiste.

Match stats

Jelena Ostapenko: 12 aces, 61% first serves, 7 double faults, 8/18 break points. Jasmine Paolini: 8 aces, 67% first serves, 4 double faults, 6/9 break points.

Profiles: Jelena Ostapenko · Jasmine Paolini — Miami Open 2026

Head-to-head

Jelena Ostapenko and Jasmine Paolini have met 4 times, with Jelena Ostapenko leading the head-to-head 3–1.

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