Italian Duo Errani and Vavassori Defend French Open Mixed Doubles Title

Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori staged a thrilling comeback to triumph over Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski and American Evan King, clinching the French Open mixed doubles title with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 10-4 on Thursday. After the victory, Errani expressed her overwhelming joy, stating, "I'm still living this never-ending dream." The strong partnership between Errani and Vavassori was evident, as she fondly referred to him as her best friend, sharing that playing together is "so beautiful" and "so much fun." Vavassori, who is also competing in the men's doubles semifinals alongside his partner Simone Bolelli, reciprocated the sentiments, sharing, "You're my best friend; you're the first person I want to talk to when I lose a match." He emphasized his gratitude for their shared journey, stating, "I'm happy to share this journey with you; I don't take it for granted." The duo's success at the French Open continues a streak of impressive performances; they also secured the US Open mixed doubles title in both 2024 and 2025. Errani herself boasts an illustrious career with six women's doubles Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal from 2024, which she won in a decisive match against Jasmine Paolini. As the pair look forward to future competitions, their bond and teamwork remain pivotal to their success on the court. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2