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Paolini Powers Through Frech, Sets Up Clash with Jovic

1/22/2026

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Jasmine Paolini defeated Magdalena Frech 6–2, 6–2 in the 2026 Australian Open second round, amid rain delays and venue change.
Paolini will face American Iva Jovic next, who defeated Priscilla Hon 6–1, 6–2.
Iva Jovic is the 29th seed and has lost to Paolini twice.
The winner will face Zeynep Sonmez or Yulia Putintseva in the fourth round.
The victor could meet Aryna Sabalenka, a two-time Australian Open champion, in quarterfinals.

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Jasmine Paolini defeated Magdalena Frech 6–2, 6–2 in the 2026 Australian Open second round, amid rain delays and venue change.
Paolini will face American Iva Jovic next, who defeated Priscilla Hon 6–1, 6–2.
Iva Jovic is the 29th seed and has lost to Paolini twice.
The winner will face Zeynep Sonmez or Yulia Putintseva in the fourth round.
The victor could meet Aryna Sabalenka, a two-time Australian Open champion, in quarterfinals.