Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani basked in the glory of their victory as they spoke to reporters after clinching the gold medal in the doubles event at the Paris Olympics. Errani, in particular, achieved a Career Golden Slam in doubles, a remarkable feat that solidified her status as one of the greats in the sport.
The Italian duo’s journey to Olympic gold was nothing short of spectacular, as they overcame a tough first set to eventually emerge victorious against their Russian opponents, Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider. The match was a true display of skill, determination, and teamwork, culminating in a thrilling super tie-break that sealed the deal for Errani and Paolini.
Reflecting on their win, Errani remarked, “This is crazy for how it went after the 1st set. It was tough, we pulled it up and we are so happy.” Paolini added, “It was very difficult, I was very tense. Then the tension went away, we played better and now we are very happy. Unique emotions.”
The jubilant pair couldn’t contain their excitement as they celebrated their gold medal triumph, shouting in unison, “And now it’s a gold medal!” Their victory was a historic moment for Italian tennis, marking the first gold medal for the country at the Olympics in Paris.
Chairman of the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation, Angelo Binaghi, expressed his immense pride in Errani and Paolini’s achievement, emphasizing the significance of their win for Italian sports. The culmination of months of hard work and dedication, their gold medal win will forever stand as a testament to their skill and determination on the court.
