It is Errani and Vavassori’s second grand slam title together after they won the US Open in September.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated them, hailing the triumph as “extraordinary”.

“Once again, you have taken our Tricolore (flag) high: congratulations champions, Italy is proud of you,” Meloni said via social media.

Errani is also in the semi-finals of the women’s doubles at Roland Garros with her Italian partner Jasmine Paolini.

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