SAD NEWS :Jasmine Paolini Suspended and Banned from All 2025 and 2026 Tournaments**
In a shocking turn of events, Italian tennis star Jasmine Paolini has been suspended and banned from participating in all WTA tournaments for the remainder of 2025 and the entirety of 2026. The decision was announced by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) following an investigation into alleged violations of the sport’s anti-doping regulations.
The suspension comes as a devastating blow to Paolini’s career. At just 29 years old, she was enjoying a remarkable resurgence in the sport, having reached the finals of both the 2024 French Open and Wimbledon. Her victory at the 2025 Italian Open, where she triumphed over Coco Gauff, marked her third WTA singles title and solidified her position as one of the top players in the world. ([en.wikipedia.org][1])
Paolini’s doubles achievements were equally impressive. Partnering with Sara Errani, she clinched the 2025 Italian Open women’s doubles title, defending their previous year’s championship. This victory made Paolini the first Italian woman to win both the singles and doubles titles at the tournament in the same year since Raffaella Reggi in 1985. ([en.wikipedia.org][2], [en.wikipedia.org][3])
The suspension has sent shockwaves through the tennis community, with fans and fellow athletes expressing disbelief and disappointment. Paolini, known for her tenacity and sportsmanship, had been a rising star in the sport, and this setback raises questions about the integrity of the sport and the effectiveness of its anti-doping measures.
The WTA has stated that Paolini has the right to appeal the decision, and the tennis world now awaits further developments in this unfolding controversy.