PARIS — Jasmine Paolini said she had never dreamed of reaching a Grand Slam final after setting up a championship decider with reigning champion Iga Swiatek at the French Open on Thursday (Friday in Manila).

Italian 12th seed Paolini ended the run of 17-year-old Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva in the semifinals, winning 6-3, 6-1 to make her first Grand Slam final at the age of 28.

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