Rome, May 14, 2025– The international international 2025 will be remembered not only for the highest level tennis, but for the media earthquake unleashed byJasmine Paolini. The number 5 of the world, in a post-match interview, has released statements that left the audience of the Italian Forum without words, making thousands of fans cry and lifting a wave of controversy.

After her epic comeback against Diana Shnaider (6-7, 6-4, 6-2), which brought her to the semifinal, Paolini shocked everyone by saying:“Italian tennis is overrated, the fans delude themselves with greatness, but we are far from the real champions”. Words that have injured national pride, humiliating supporters who have always supported it.“I don’t feel the warmth of Rome, it’s just useless pressure”, he added, shattering the dream of an Italy united behind his race to the title.

The web exploded: on X, fans expressed anger and disappointment, with hashtags like #Paolinivegogna trending in a few hours. “How can he talk about who acclaims it so?” A user writes. Meanwhile, FitP (Italian Tennis and Padel Federation is silent, while the sponsors evaluate to withdraw the support. Despite the triumph on the field, Tuscany risks losing the hearts of Italians.

Paolini will face Peyton Stearns In the semifinal, but the attention is all about his words. Will he be able to regain the fans or will he be remembered as the “rebel” of the international 2025? The Italian Forum awaits answers, between tears and controversy.