Paolini vs Jeanjean Prediction United Cup 1/6/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Italy’s Jasmine Paolini will face France’s Leolia Jeanjean in the 2026 United Cup. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, January 6. Here’s our Jasmine Paolini vs Leolia Jeanjean prediction. This preview will also include a Jasmine Paolini vs Leolia Jeanjean pick.

Tournament Details

Tournament name: United Cup
Host cities: Perth, Sydney
Date: 2 – 11 January 2026
Field: 18 countries
Total prize money: $11,806,190
Tie: Italy vs France

Jasmine Paolini vs Leolia Jeanjean Preview

Italy lost its opening tie against Switzerland. Jasmine Paolini fell to Belinda Bencic in straight sets. The match took 19 games to decide and lasted an hour and 54 minutes. In a repeat of last year’s United Cup tie, the result was different this time as Paolini could barely hold her serve in the opening set, where she was broken four times.

In the second set, Paolini dropped her serve twice as Bencic ran out a straight-sets winner. In the defeat, Paolini hit 4 aces and 3 double faults. She landed 66% of first serves in play and won 50% of first serve points (28/56). Paolini won 45% of second serve points (13/29) and saved 11 of 17 break points.

Leolia Jeanjean is a replacement for the injured Lois Boisson in the French setup, and the World No. 102 was beaten by Bencic in straight sets as France lost its opening tie of the United Cup against Switzerland. The match took 18 games to decide and lasted an hour and 32 minutes. Bencic wrapped up a 6-2, 6-4 victory.

In the defeat, Jeanjean hit 4 aces and 3 double faults. She landed 69% of first serves in play and won 57% of first serve points (21/37). Bencic won 35% of second serve points (6/17) and saved two of six break points. 

Jasmine Paolini vs Leolia Jeanjean Head-To-Head

Paolini and Jeanjean have not played at any level, so this will be their first career meeting.

Jasmine Paolini vs Leolia Jeanjean Prediction

The early-season rust in Paolini’s game was evident as she struggled to hold serve and was getting overpowered by Bencic in the first match. Jeanjean can thrive in turning rallies into attritional exchanges with her crafty game, and this match could drag into two long sets.

Nur Said's Pick: Jeanjean games handicap +5.5