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Sara Errani Competes in Melbourne FIP Silver as No. 4 Seed

The Olympic doubles champion signals a deeper tilt toward padel, mindful of calendar conflicts with her tennis season.

Overview

  • Errani featured in the round of 16 overnight at the Game4Padel Docklands FIP Silver in Melbourne.
  • She is partnering Brazil's Manuela Schuck, with the pair seeded fourth in the draw.
  • The 38-year-old continues her tennis schedule, set to play Australian Open doubles with Jasmine Paolini.
  • She ruled out the Rome Major this year due to its overlap with the second week of Roland Garros, and she is eyeing a possible start in Valencia after Paris if timing permits.
  • Errani said she aims to pursue padel more seriously and voiced support for the sport’s Olympic inclusion, citing inspiration from training with Bea Gonzalez.