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Jasmine has exploded individually, with Errani always at her rious, and patient. But, especially, she is generous”. Of course,
side, helping her make decisions and recognize a talent she as in any couple, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows: “Errani
didn’t know she had. She was in two Grand Slam finals and doesn’t like to lose, and she is slightly pessimistic”. “Paolini, at
became number 4 in the world. A quantum leap, which can- times, falls into negativity, and it’s hard to get her out”. But di-
not be a coincidence. “We truly love each other,” says Sara, versity yields richness: this lesson is important for anyone.
“and we both want to have fun together. Neither of us wants to This story will continue “Until Sara wants”. Of course, time
dominate. passes and poses athletic limitations. Yet, even now that they
We take turns and have our time to shine: we complete have gone through struggles, with a few unsuccessful chang-
each other. Couples, in tennis and in life, work when you know es and one too many defeats, Errani-Paolini still have an entire
how to alternate. If one makes a mistake, the other comes in. year ahead of them. Regardless of their – sometimes – different
What’s important is choosing the right time”. Opposites work: views and the generational gap that may cause conflict.
they are the living proof of this. In the best of times and in the Their friendship, attachment, and connection go beyond
worst of times. the court. Besides, Mark Twain once said that it is difference of
“I love Jasmine’s light-heartedness. Her positive way of opinion that makes horse-races possible. True, he wasn’t talk-
facing life. It is contagious”. “I like Sara because she’s smart, se- ing about women’s tennis, but he had predicted its future.

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