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Jasmine Paolini outlasts Donna Vekic to reach first Wimbledon final
Winner in Dubai and runner-up at Roland Garros, the Italian will now face Barbora Krejcikova in Saturday's title match
The National
July 11, 2024
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July 11, 2024