It is a Dream 2024 for Italian tennis. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, the women's doubles comprised of Sara Errani e Jasmin Paolini, reached the final of the tournament. The blue ones have defeated the Czech pair formed by Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova with a convincing 6-3, 6-2, thus gaining a place in the final. It is the first time that Italian tennis has gone so far in the competition. And whatever happens it will be a historic (at least silver) medal.
When and where to watch the final
The women's doubles final it will be held on Sunday 4 August at 16,30, with the scheduled broadcast on Rai2 and streaming on RaiPlay. Errani and Paolini will face the winning pair of the match between Bucsa/Sorribes Tormo (Esp) and Andreeva/Shnaider (Ain), with the aim of bringing home the gold medal.
This success is theyet another confirmation of the excellent state of health of Italian tennis. Jasmine Paolini, already a finalist at Roland Garros and Wimbledon this year, thus reaches her third major final of the season. Also Sara Errani, with his experience and determination, played a fundamental role in this Olympic ride. Demonstrating that in Italian tennis there is not only Jannik Sinner, a great absentee from these Olympics. And tonight there is Lorenzo Mustetti that the final is played against the most difficult opponent to face: the legend Novak Djokovic.
Musetti against Djokovic for the feat
While Errani and Paolini celebrate their achievement, another Italian, Lorenzo Mustetti, prepares for the game of life (at least in the Olympic context). The tennis player from Carrara will face a bruised Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. Musetti, who defeated the number 3 in the draw and gold medalist at Tokyo 2021, Alexander Zverev, with a score of 7-5, 7-5, has not yet lost a set in the Olympic tournament. He is the third Italian ever to reach the semi-finals of an Olympics after Uberto De Morpurgo in 1924 (Bronze) and Paolo Cané in 1984. Now the big dream for a Lorenzo in great form.
What time does Musetti play?
The semi-final between Musetti and Djokovic is held Friday 2 August on the Philippe Chatrier at 19pm, and is broadcast on the channels of the Warner Bros. Discovery group, also visible on discovery+, Dazn, Now, Sky and Tim Vision.
Musetti and Djokovic have already faced each other eight times, with the Serbian having the advantage in head-to-head matches. Djokovic recently ended his match by lamenting a knee discomfort, already operated in the past. It is unclear whether this is a pre-tactical strategy or a real injury, but Novak said he will try to play anyway: “I'll give it a try even if they say no“. Djokovic is particularly motivated since he came to Paris with the aim of conquering thethe only title he lacks, the Olympic gold, and to bring Serbia the most prestigious medal. Meanwhile, Musetti dreams of becoming the first Italian to reach the Olympic final. Who wins this semi-final will challenge Alcaraz or Auger-Aliassime for the gold, while the loser will compete for bronze.
The updated blue medal table
Italy continues to climb positions in the Olympic medal table of Paris 2024. The latest medal won by the Azzurri comes from rowing, with second place in the lightweight double behind Ireland. Second medal in rowing for Italy at these Olympics, after second place in the four sculls.
Currently, Italy occupies theeighth place in the overall medal tablea total of 17 medals: 5 gold, 8 silver and 4 bronze. A medal is already guaranteed by the women's doubles team of Errani and Paolini, who will compete for gold in the final.
