“Paolini can win again”, Garbin bets on Jasmine (and Grant) at the Internazionali Roma 2026

“Humanly, I believe that our kids demonstrate every day how important it is not only to achieve results, but to transmit values ​​that count and I believe that this program is very important to demonstrate, to those women who perhaps have had a decent tennis career and who want to coach, that with a project there can be real training”, explained Garbin.

Tyra Grant won her first career main draw match at the Internationals, defeating Lisa Pigato. What do you expect from her?

“I followed the match and saw Pigato who played at a very high level. It was a complicated derby for both of them, but there were flashes of very high level tennis. Tyra has enormous potential, we’ve always seen it since she was little. Our Federation has always believed in her and I’m really happy that she has become Italian and that she can play with our blue shirt. And even happier to see her win. I hope she can be an example for the new generations.”

Jasmine Paolini arrives here as the reigning champion, but has had a complicated start to the season.

“She has enormous qualities. Even last year she had a so-so start to the year and she arrived here after playing a little better in Madrid. She has added things to her game that can lead to a bit of difficulty perhaps in the results, but, as we saw with the example of Sinner, it’s just a question of time and trust. Her audience, the people who love her and the warmth of the people can bring something more to a tennis player who is already extraordinary.”

So, can he win the Internationals again?

“Yes, she can do everything. She, like other girls, can achieve an extraordinary result, not only here, but also in the Slams. She has already proven it with two finals, but she can do even more.”

After two consecutive Bjk Cups, are we going for the third?

“We think round after round. It is very difficult to have already qualified for the fourth consecutive year among the best eight national teams, especially with the teams that are there today and the competitiveness that is found in this tournament. We must be happy, but we are not satisfied. They are extraordinary girls who when they play with the blue shirt bring an energy and a desire to play for their national team that I believe there cannot be captains more proud of than me. It is not every day that we have players who want to play for the national team with this passion and determination”.

How exciting was it at the Quirinale?

“A lot, really. Because it marks not only an extraordinary victory, but a moment of inclusion between males and females in such an important institutional field, with President Mattarella who loves this sport and has followed us for a long time. This shows how much sport can help, especially in this historical moment.” (by Simone Cesarei)