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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Historic Olympic Gold for Italian Tennis

Published: 2024-08-04

In a historic moment for Italian tennis, Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani have won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in women's doubles at the Paris 2024 Games.

The duo triumphed over Russian players Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider in a thrilling final, finishing with a score of 2-6, 6-1, 10-7. The match was intense, with Paolini and Errani initially struggling against their opponents but rallying to secure victory in the super tiebreak.

The win has sparked celebrations in Paolini's hometown of Bagni di Lucca, where fans gathered to cheer for their champions.

This gold medal marks a significant milestone, as it is the first time an Italian tennis team has achieved such an honor at the Olympics.