Fan Hands Jasmine Paolini USD 2 Dollar 'Good Luck' Note at US Open 2026, Video Goes Viral
Italian tennis star Jasmine Paolini, 30, received a two-dollar bill for 'good luck' from a fan after her 6-4, 6-1 second-round victory over Lucrezia Stefanini at the US Open 2026 on September 2. The world No. 19, who was recovering from a foot injury, is looking to make a deep run at Flushing Meadows after reaching two Grand Slam finals in 2024.
World No. 19 Jasmine Paolini found herself in a unique post-match scenario at the US Open on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, when a fan presented her with a two-dollar bill for good luck after her commanding performance against Lucrezia Stefanini. The bizarre moment unfolded following Paolini's decisive 6-4, 6-1 victory over her fellow Italian in the second round of the tournament. US Open 2026: Defending Champion Aryna Sabalenka Dominates Polina Iatcenko to Reach 3rd Round.
Jasmine Paolini's Bizzare Moment After US Open 2026 Win
A fan gave Jasmine Paolini some money for good luck after her win at the US Open
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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 2, 2026
The incident, which quickly garnered attention, saw Paolini signing autographs for spectators on Court 5 of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center when a woman in the crowd offered her the bill. Initially, the 30-year-old Italian appeared to believe the fan wanted her autograph on the currency, hovering her pen over it before the fan clarified its purpose, explaining it was for good luck.
Paolini's Strong Showing Continues
Paolini's win over Stefanini was a significantly smoother affair than her challenging first-round encounter. The Italian, who turned professional in 2011, demonstrated her prowess on the hard court, overcoming her opponent in straight sets.
Her journey in the 2026 US Open began with a hard-fought battle against Veronika Erjavec in the first round on Monday, August 31, 2026, where she emerged victorious with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 scoreline in Louis Armstrong Stadium. Paolini had been sidelined since Wimbledon due to a foot injury, making her performance in Flushing Meadows particularly encouraging as she seeks to build momentum. US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz Survives Jaime Faria Scare, Enters 3rd Round.
Paolini, a two-time Grand Slam runner-up in 2024 at Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, is considered a strong contender in the draw. Her current form, despite the recent injury layoff, suggests she is well-recharged for the final major of the year.
The unexpected interaction with the fan adds another memorable chapter to Paolini's 2026 US Open campaign, as she looks to translate her 'good luck' into a deep run at Flushing Meadows.
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