Jasmine Paolini vs Veronika Erjavec Betting Tips & Live Stream – Paolini Eyes a Winning Start at the US Open
Jasmine Paolini is set to play her first match since the grass season, possibly giving her opponent, Erjavec, a minor edge due to more recent match play. However, Erjavec lacks the consistent firepower to truly challenge the Italian. As a result, Paolini remains the clear favorite to secure a victory in this encounter. The key takeaway: while Erjavec might benefit slightly from Paolini's hiatus, Paolini's overall skill makes her the likely winner.
- Paolini returns from a break since the grass season
- Erjavec lacks the tools to trouble Paolini
- Paolini is tipped as the match favorite
Erjavec could benefit from Paolini's lack of recent match action, but the Italian's superior ability makes her the clear favorite in this matchup.
Paolini Looks To Make A Winning Start
- Paolini has a 3–3 record in opening-round matches at Wimbledon.
- She has a 6–2 record against players outside the Top 100 in 2026.
- Erjavec has a 1–4 career record in Grand Slam first-round matches.
- She has a 0–1 record against Top 20 players.
HTH
This will be their first meeting.
Paolini Returns After a Short Break
Jasmine Paolini took a short break after the grass-court season and now returns to action for her first match since reaching the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.
The Italian has endured a disappointing season so far. She has played 12 events and registered multiple wins only four times, with her notable results including a semifinal in Merida, the fourth round in Indian Wells and the third round at the Australian Open.
She has struggled to replicate the results she achieved last year, losing significant ranking points over the past eight months and slipping close to the edge of the Top 20.
This will be her seventh main-draw appearance at the US Open, where she holds a 3-3 record in opening-round matches. Her best results here include reaching the fourth round in 2024 and the third round in 2025.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Age | Born 04 January 1996 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 20 |
| Career High | No. 4 (28 October 2024) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 43 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 4 |
Erjavec Seeks to Translate Lower-Level Success
Veronika Erjavec has posted some notable results on the lower-level circuit, reaching four semifinals or better at WTA 125 events this year. However, she has struggled to translate that success to the tour level.
She has made five main-draw appearances on tour this year, with all of them ending without a win. Her most recent defeat came against Leyre Romero Gormaz in Hamburg last month.
This will be her sixth Grand Slam main-draw appearance, and her only previous win at this level came at Wimbledon last year, where she reached the second round.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Slovenia |
| Age | Born 30 December 1999 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 106 |
| Career High | No. 84 (25 May 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 174 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |
Verdict
Paolini returns for her first match since the grass season, which could give her opponent a slight advantage, but Erjavec does not possess the tools to trouble the Italian consistently. That makes Paolini the favorite to come out on top.
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