Not just Jannik Sinner. The attention of the Italian fans will obviously be all focused on the semi-final of the Miami Open which will see the 22 year old from South Tyrol against Daniil Medvedev, in a rematch of the Australian Open final which gave the Italian his first slam. But for nocturnes there is also space for the double formed by Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini.
Errani-Paolini chasing the final
It’s not a trivial match that awaits tonight Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini. The two Italian athletes competing in doubles are looking for the final at the Miami Open and face the American couple formed by Sofia Kenin and Bethanie Mattek-Sands. A challenge that will see the two Americans be among the underdogs also thanks to the support of the home crowd but on which the two Italians are banking a lot.
Lozano: “The best harmony”
The Italian couple began taking their first steps together last season and was also a great help to the team. Jasmine Paolini’s singles career. A couple destined to improve further according to what he says Pablo Lozano, coach of Sara Errani: “We work with great seriousness and serenity, we have a lot of fun on and off the pitch. In this sacred pair he builds, taking advantage of Jan’s power, then maneuvers well, taking advantage of the doubles schemes and his ability at the net. Jas is very eager to follow her, they are getting along well and the results are visible”.
Errani and Paolini: Paris 2024 objective
A non-trivial semi-final because taking a step further would also allow the two athletes to reach the possible qualification for Paris 2024 Olympics. The two achieved their first success in Monastir last year, but the best results and continuity have come this season with the third round at the Australian Open and the title won in Linz. Of the two, Sara Errani is undoubtedly the specialist by virtue of the 29 titles won in doubles, including five Slams and the Career Grand Slam won together with Roberta Vinci between 2012 and 2014. Now with Jasmine playing the best tennis of her career, it’s still safe to dream.
“The dream is to go to the Olympics – confirms Lozano to SuperTennis – I’m in the running to qualify, I’m close there. We have to do well in these tournaments, score points. It would be a dream to be there and it would be wonderful to participate. We must continue on this path by continuing to have fun”.
Sinner-Medvedev: the semifinal tonight
