Competing in only their third ever mixed doubles event, both Italians have already succeeded on the doubles court in their respective disciplines. Vavassori partnered with Simone Bolelli to reach the final at the Australian Open and Roland Garros in 2024, while Errani teamed up with Jasmine Paolini to win a gold medal in women’s doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“It’s an incredible year for me, but also for Italy,” Errani said afterward. “Jannik (Sinner winning the Australian Open), Jasmine (in the Roland Garros and Wimbledon finals), Simone (and Vavassori in Australian and French Open doubles finals), me and Jasmine (winning Olympic gold in Paris), so it’s a really good moment for Italy….
“We are very happy to be (part of) that moment.”
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Joy for the Italians also meant heartbreak for the Americans, as a retiring Young waved goodbye to professional tennis after falling just short of a full-circle ending.
“I can’t think of a better place to go out in,” Young said, “having watched matches (here) as a kid and playing with someone I’ve known my whole life.”
