Paolini and Andreeva set to clash in unexpected French Open semi-final

Elena Rybakina was supposed to play against Jasmine Paolini, and Aryna Sabalenka was set to face Mirra Andreeva. It seemed like the top four seeds, who have won seven of the last eight grand slam titles, would all make it to the semi-finals. Swiatek and Gauff are experienced players who have competed on big stages, even against each other in a French Open final. On Monday, they will be ranked No 1 and 2 in the WTA rankings. Paolini and Andreeva will be playing in their first grand slam semi-final when they meet on Court Philippe-Chatrier. This unexpected semi-final brought a surprise twist just as Sabalenka and Rybakina seemed on track to face each other in Paris. Mirra Andreeva became the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist in 27 years with a surprising win over Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open. Elena Rybakina was defeated by Italy’s Jasmine Paolini. Andreeva will now play against Paolini for a spot in the final. Paolini made just one unforced error in the first set but struggled later on. Rybakina made 48 unforced errors and exited the tournament. Paolini, who reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final, continued Italy's successful week in tennis. Novak Djokovic got injured and had to withdraw from the tournament. He was supposed to play against Casper Ruud. Djokovic's injury might affect his participation in Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics. Australian De Minaur, seeded 11th, reached the quarter-finals for the first time in Paris. There will be a new French Open men's champion this year, with Ruud being the only finalist from the previous year.