A Historic Victory for Italy
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori from Italy accomplished a historic feat as they beat the US duo of Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison in the final to win the mixed-doubles title at the US Open. Not only was it a grand-slam title for the pair, but even more meaningful, over and above the prestige, was the grand prize money of $1 million dollars, which will go down as one of the biggest paydays of their career.
Road to the Title
Errani and Vavassori displayed an outstanding partnership and steady demeanor throughout the entire tournament. Mimicking downright old-school doubles play, Errani was the steady, experienced player; errani chose when to tactically use her play, add Vavassori’s powerful serve and court presence and it was a formidable combination. The Italian duo came through tough matches in prior rounds before entering the final against the home favorites Collins and Harrison. The crowd may have supported the Americans but the Italians kept calm, and every big moment of the match they were able to produce points.
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Impact on Italian Tennis
This victory is another milestone in Italy’s expanding footprint in world tennis. Although Italy has been home to some of the best singles players over the past few years, such as Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini, this doubles title showcases a depth of talent for the sport from the country. For Errani, a former finalist at the French Open, this title is a testament to her durability and longevity. For Vavassori, this title represents a true breakthrough at the highest level of tennis. Their triumph is being celebrated back home in Italy while tennis continues to grow in popularity. With this victory, both players have established a strong groundwork for their future performances in Grand Slam tournaments and have inspired young tennis hopefuls from Italy to continue pursuing international success. click here for the source
