Italian Duo Secure Historic Olympic Tennis Medal

Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani triumphed over Czech players Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova with a 6-3, 6-2 victory in the women's doubles semi-final, securing Italy's first Olympic tennis medal since 1924. Errani’s under-arm serve on match point and Paolini’s joy highlight a landmark achievement for Italian tennis.

Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani have secured a historic victory for Italy, cruising past Czech duo Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-2 in the women's doubles semi-final. This win guarantees Italy its first Olympic tennis medal since 1924.

The victory provided some solace for world number five Paolini, who earlier exited the singles competition in the third round. "It feels great,” Paolini said, expressing her delight at winning an Olympic medal.

Grand Slam women's doubles champion Errani surprised Muchova with an under-arm serve on match point, clinching the win just over an hour. “It's a dream come true,” Errani said. They will face Russians Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider in the final.