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Errani and Vavassori sweep to French Open mixed doubles title

The victory secures their second mixed doubles Grand Slam crown, with Errani also reaching the women’s doubles semifinals

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 5, 2025 Italy's Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori celebrate after winning their mixed doubles final match against Taylor Townsend and Evan King of the U.S. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 5, 2025 Italy's Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani in action during their mixed doubles final match against Taylor Townsend and Evan King of the U.S. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 5, 2025 Italy's Sara Errani reacts with Andrea Vavassori during their mixed doubles final match against Taylor Townsend and Evan King of the U.S. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 5, 2025 Italy's Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori celebrate after winning their mixed doubles final match against Taylor Townsend and Evan King of the U.S. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Overview

  • Italian pair Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori beat Taylor Townsend and Evan King 6-4, 6-2 on Court Philippe Chatrier to win the French Open mixed doubles final on June 5, 2025.
  • This triumph follows their maiden major mixed doubles title at last year’s U.S. Open, marking their second Grand Slam success together.
  • The third-seeded Italians saved two first-set breakpoints and kept their opponents to just nine unforced errors overall.
  • Fourth-seeded Americans Townsend and King committed 25 unforced errors and say they intend to team up again at Wimbledon.
  • Errani, who now holds seven Grand Slam doubles titles, has also advanced to the women’s doubles semifinals at Roland-Garros.