
With one month left in the season, the #WTA Race in doubles leaves no room for doubt: Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini are the best in 2025. Their comeback in Beijing places them rightfully at the top of the pyramid.
Many thought that nearly a decade age gap might negatively impact the partnership of Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini on the court. Two seasons later, it's clear that there's no one left doubting. Gathering successes since joining forces, the Italian duo clinched their latest trophy a few days ago at the WTA 1000 in Beijing, where they once again showcased their magic to reclaim the throne they held twelve months prior. A joy worth revisiting through some statements from the protagonists.
"It has been amazing, two incredible weeks in Beijing, a truly impressive feeling when we lifted this title again," stated Paolini after their recent triumph. "The final was not easy, far from it, but we managed to turn it around and play a tremendous tiebreak. I've always had a very special feeling coming to China; this tournament is incredible, always well-organized, with good people and thousands of fans. I love playing here, this year I even managed to play better in singles, which was challenging. It's a tournament I always love to return to," appreciates the 29-year-old.
"We have enjoyed playing these two weeks very much; we are very proud of how we managed to turn the match around in the final, completely switch gears after what happened in the first set," Errani adds about the won final against Kato and Stollar. "In the end, we achieved the goal, ending on a high note. It's obvious we are in a tournament that keeps getting better, whether it's the court conditions or the day-to-day stability. It's always nice to stay here; everything is beautiful, we feel a lot of love from all the people who come to watch us," celebrates the legendary player.
- Nine titles in two years as partners
Although the success of the Italian duo may seem routine, remembering their first title doesn't require going too far back. It happened in late 2023, in Tunisia, where they realized for the first time what they could achieve by joining forces. Since then, they have claimed four more titles in 2024 (Linz, Rome, Olympics, Beijing) and another four, so far, in 2025 (Doha, Rome, Roland Garros, Beijing). In other words, nine titles in twelve finals played. This is what has elevated them to the top, becoming one of the best pairs of the decade and currently occupying the No.1 spot in the Race.

With 7,125 points gathered in these nine months, there is no better pair in 2025 than Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini. Leading the #Race since their triumph in Beijing, the Italians have distanced themselves significantly from Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova, who are in second place with 6,290 points and, most importantly, have decided not to play in Wuhan. This means that unless a tremendous turn of events happens in the upcoming WTA Finals, Sara and Jasmine will close the season as the circuit's top pair. We'll have to wait for Riyadh to confirm it with the calculator in hand.
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