Jasmine Paolini has surprised herself by reaching back-to-back grand slam finals

Jasmine Paolini celebrates winning her match against Donna Vekic. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA

Jasmine Paolini admitted that if anyone had told her two months ago she would be in the Wimbledon final, she would think they were “crazy”.

Paolini, the 28-year-old seventh seed, won a Centre Court classic of a semi-final against Donna Vekic 2-6 6-4 7-6 (10/8) after a nerve-shredding match tie-break.