'Emotional' Paolini reaches Italian Open final four

Jasmone Paolini.
Jasmine Paolini has booked her spot in the last four of of her home event, the Italian Open. -AP

Jasmine Paolini has become the first Italian woman to reach the Italian Open semi-finals in 11 years after beating Russian world No.11 Diana Shnaider 6-7 (1-7) 6-4 6-2.

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