Jaqueline Cristian vs Jasmine Paolini Preview & Prediction | 2025 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | Third Round

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Jaqueline Cristian will aim to eliminate a second consecutive seed at Indian Wells after her defeat of Leylah Fernandez in the second round.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time: Tuesday 11th March, 2025: UK – not before 3:00am / Monday 10th March, US ET – not before 11:00pm / US PT – not before 8:00pm

Venue:  Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Jaqueline Cristian vs Jasmine Paolini Prediction

Jaqueline Cristian is enjoying a solid debut in the main draw of the Indian Wells Open and claimed something of a scalp in the second round when she recovered from losing the first set against Leylah Fernandez to eventually defeat the 27th seed 5-7, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3.

Lightning must now strike twice for Cristian as the Romanian takes on sixth seed Jasmine Paolini, although it’s fair to say the Italian is yet to really get going in Singles this year. The two-time Grand Slam finalist had a wobble against Iva Jovic in the second round but battled her to way to a three-set victory and she will now aim to reach the last 16 at Indian Wells for the second year in a row.

The pair have two previous meetings, but with both of those coming on clay courts on the ITF circuit some time ago, they don’t hold much relevance here. Ultimately, Paolini has not been at her best recently and has to be on her guard here against an opponent with nothing to lose, but the sixth seed is tipped to prevail in three sets.

Jaqueline Cristian vs Jasmine Paolini Tip: Jasmine Paolini to win 2-1