Her new goal comes after her remarkable run at Wimbledon ended with defeat to Czech Barbora Krejcikova in the final on Saturday.
The 28-year-old late bloomer is at a career-best number 5 in the WTA rankings after they were updated on Monday, climbing two positions.
Paolini reached a second consecutive Grand Slam following defeat to world number one Iga Świątek of Poland at the French Open last month.
“My goal now is the Olympics,” Paolini told Vogue in an interview.
“I can’t wait to start.
“I want to believe in myself and not set any limits. Ever.”
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