The list of players not competing at the French Open is growing, and the latest is regarding defending doubles champions Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani.
Paolini is the 13th seed in the singles draw; however, she is not playing doubles this year.
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In an equally shocking move, Errani is still playing the tournament, pairing with Austrian teenager Lilli Tagger. There is an Italian tie to the Errani and Tagger pairing. Tagger is coached by former Italian player Francesca Schiavone.
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What is going on with Paolini and Errani?
The silence on this issue is confusing and deafening. No one in Paolini or Errani’s camps has provided any explanation.
Paolini has been dealing with a foot injury that forced the team to prematurely exit the Italian Open. Some wonder if that is why she is not playing doubles. They also are concerned that she may withdraw from singles if she is not healthy enough to play.
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Errani is on her team and acting as a tennis coach for her in singles. The two were spotted together at Roland Garros on Friday going to practice so it does not appear as though the coaching relationship is in peril.
Paolini has struggled to defend the points she earned in her massive 2024 season as the French Open and Wimbledon finalist and as last year’s Italian Open champion.
