Sara Errani, fresh off a triumphant run at Roland Garros where she clinched two titles, has turned heads once again—not on the clay courts, but on the padel court. Just two days after her Grand Slam victories, the 38-year-old Italian made her debut at the BNL Italy Major Premier Padel in Rome, signaling a bold new chapter in her athletic journey.
Errani’s passion for padel isn’t a passing curiosity. She revealed that she plays nearly every day and always travels with her padel racket, crediting the sport with enhancing her physicality and even benefiting her tennis game. “Instead of going on vacation, I came here to play,” she said, underscoring her commitment and love for competition.
In an interview with Spanish broadcaster Antena 3, Errani was asked about the possibility of Carlos Alcaraz, the rising star of men’s tennis, trying his hand at padel. Her response was both playful and sincere: “Why not? He has the touch and the intelligence to improve.” With that, she extended an open invitation to Alcaraz, suggesting that his skills could translate well to the fast-growing sport.
Errani’s comments come at a time when padel is gaining momentum globally, with increasing calls for its inclusion in the Olympic Games. Her high-profile participation and vocal support could help elevate the sport’s visibility and legitimacy.
As Errani continues to blur the lines between tennis and padel, her energy and openness to new challenges serve as a reminder that athletic evolution doesn’t have to follow a single path. Whether Alcaraz takes up the offer remains to be seen, but the door is wide open—and the court is waiting.
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Alcaraz in London, ranking, and results in 2025
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Now the world no.2, Carlos achieved a 40-5 match record in 2025. Carlos is now playing in London where he toppled the world no.86 Adam Walton 6-4 7-6(4), the world no.59 Jaume Antoni Munar Clar 6-4 6-7(7) 7-5 and the world no.80 Arthur Rinderknech 7-5 6-4.
Alcaraz clinched 4 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome and French Open. Carlos got to the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
The Spaniard won 21 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Wimbledon (Wimbledon). The main draw will start on the 30th of June.
