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Top Seeds Errani and Paolini Shockingly Eliminated from WTA Finals

11/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, seeded No. 1, were eliminated from the WTA Finals doubles in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after losing 6-3, 6-3 to Elise Mertens and Veronika Kudermetova.
Paolini played despite being in poor physical condition.
Elise Mertens and Veronika Kudermetova advanced to the semi-finals, finishing second in their group.
The match featured several breaks of serve and lasted 1 hour and 20 minutes.

History

Historical Context

The 2019 WTA Finals in Shenzhen, China, marked a pivotal moment in women's tennis, showcasing the sport's expanding global influence. Featuring eight top doubles teams, Tímea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic emerged as champions, sharing a record $14 million prize pool. This event highlighted the increasing competitiveness in women's doubles, as established players faced challenges from emerging talents, reshaping the sport's landscape.

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Story summary

Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, seeded No. 1, were eliminated from the WTA Finals doubles in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after losing 6-3, 6-3 to Elise Mertens and Veronika Kudermetova.
Paolini played despite being in poor physical condition.
Elise Mertens and Veronika Kudermetova advanced to the semi-finals, finishing second in their group.
The match featured several breaks of serve and lasted 1 hour and 20 minutes.

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