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·Masters·HardJelena Ostapenko defeated Jasmine Paolini 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 — Miami Open 2026 R32.
Jelena Ostapenko and Jasmine Paolini: Jelena Ostapenko leads 3–1 across 4 recorded meetings.
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.