Errani and Vavassori's Secret: "I don't know if other couples will do the same"

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The mixed doubles event of this Roland Garros 2026 had no surprises in its final rounds. Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, the defending champions, repeated their success to confirm that they are currently the best in their field.

The accolades speak for themselves: two US Open titles (2024, 2025) and two Roland Garros titles (2025, 2026). This is the harvest that Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have been reaping in mixed doubles, along with a quarterfinal appearance at the last Olympics. The Italians seem to have found an absolute connection in record time, both on and off the court, establishing themselves as the pair to beat in the locker room. In Paris, after another successful outing, they tried to explain the keys to their happiness.

"Honestly, this is starting to become a good habit, but we never take winning a Grand Slam for granted," said Vavassori after retaining the crown. "We are very happy to win here two years in a row; it's amazing, we love this tournament. One should check how many pairs have competed in as many finals here at Chatrier, since Sara has played a few more than me (laughs). I have great memories of all the Grand Slams we've won; each one was very important to us, so now we'll aim to do just as well in the grass season. Wimbledon is the only major where I have yet to reach the final," the Turin player revealed, stating the goal for the coming months.

Reflecting on their path to the title, Andrea recalled some moments of tension during the journey, although they were not abundant. "Throughout this tournament, we kept telling ourselves that we are lions, so we had to prove it every day on the court," he emphasized regarding their way of celebrating every victory on the court. "We try to bring a lot of energy and intensity to the game, even when we are behind, because that also puts pressure on our opponents. In the final, for example, we had to adapt together, serving better, dealing with both headwind and tailwind. Every victory, every comeback, regaining positive feelings, is a pleasure. Each of those experiences during the match is super important for our growth," valued the 31-year-old player.

On the other hand, there is Sara Errani, the eternal smile of Italian tennis. At 39 years old, having experienced almost everything within the circuit - often more than once - the Bologna native has found the perfect way to prolong her professional career, securing an illustrious record that will be hard to match. She was already great in singles, but what she has achieved in women's doubles as well as mixed doubles is on the path to becoming legendary. And she still has more to offer! Partly, thanks to finding individuals like Jasmine Paolini and Andrea Vavassori who brighten her days on the circuit.

The Success Secret of Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori

Many may wonder what the secret is, why Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have quickly found that bond as a pair that wins so many matches. In fact, it feels like they have been playing together for a lifetime. This very question was posed to Sara after her latest triumph, and in her answer, we find many of the things we already knew, along with some more peculiar insights that may solve this puzzle.

"We are both very competitive, great friends off the court, and we really enjoy talking about tactics. I think we have many things in common, we love tennis and analyzing each match. I don't know if other pairs do the same, but I believe we do a great job together. We have a lot of fun playing, but we also love to win, so we step onto the court and give our all in every point. In the end, all of this is evident on the court," affirmed the woman who knows what it means to win all four Grand Slams in doubles.

Perhaps the secret lies in the fact that they are Italian, a force that keeps growing in all directions. "There is no secret; we're just a group of people who love tennis and mutually support each other," Errani points out regarding the rise of tennis in her country. "Maybe that's the key; Italian tennis is currently experiencing a great moment. It's fantastic to be part of such a large group. During tournaments, we all have a great time together, supporting each other; it's amazing. Many factors have come together," she concludes.

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