Italian tennis player Sara Errani has achieved a remarkable milestone in her career by completing the career golden slam alongside her teammate Jasmine Paolini. The duo secured the gold medal in the women's doubles tennis event at the Olympics, defeating Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider, who represented Individual Neutral Athletes from Russia.
The match was a thrilling encounter, with Andreeva and Shnaider taking the lead by winning the first set. However, Errani and Paolini staged a remarkable comeback in the second set, dominating with a 6-1 victory to level the playing field.
The intense competition led to a championship tie-break, where Errani and Paolini displayed their skill and determination to emerge victorious with a 10-7 win on Court Philippe-Chatrier. This victory not only secured the Olympic gold for Errani and Paolini but also added another prestigious title to Errani's illustrious career.
Errani, at the age of 37, now boasts an impressive collection of trophies, including titles from all four Grand Slam tournaments. Her achievement in completing the career golden slam highlights her exceptional talent and dedication to the sport of tennis.