Errani and Vavassori in history: first Italian triumph at Roland Garros in the mixed double

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have conquered the title of Double Mixed at Roland Garrosbeating with a clear 2-0 (6-4, 6-2) The US couple composed of Taylor Townsend and Evan King. It is the According to Slam won togetherafter the triumph to US Open of September 2024when they still defeated Townsend (which, however, on that occasion, played alongside Donald King).

With this victory, Errani and Vavassori become the first mixed couple entirely Italian Nicola Pietrangeli, in pairs with the Englishman Shirley Bloomer, won Roland Garros: in 1958. Their route in the tournament were impressive: they did not give even a set to the opponents.

Errani38 years old, e Vavassor30, have long been among the absolute protagonists of the double circuit. The former finalist of Roland Garros in singular has already completed the Grand Slam in his career in the dual femaleand in 2024 he also conquered the Gold medal at the Paris Olympics paired with Jasmine Paoliniwith which Friday will play the semifinal of the women’s double Always in Paris. The two have recently triumphed also to International of Italy.

Vavassori has to the assets Nine titles in the male double and reached Three SLAM finals in the last two years together with Simone Bolelli – twice to Australian Open and one al Roland Garros – However, going out defeated.

In March, Errani and Vavassori had already won in Indian Wells, one of the most prestigious tournaments outside the Slam. Both contributed in 2024 to the historical Italian victories in the Billie Jean King Cup and in the Davis Cup.