The Matosinhos Central Court on the beach was packed. Fans watched as Giulia Gasparri and Ninni Valentini showed why they are the best in beach tennis. They proved their top ranking, winning the Sand Series Matosinhos title. This event was the biggest in Europe. It was also the first of its kind ever held on Portuguese soil. The Portuguese Tennis Federation organized the tournament.
The Italian duo faced a tough challenge in the final. They played against Patrícia Díaz from Venezuela and Rafaella Miller from Brazil. Gasparri and Valentini won in straight sets, 6-3 and 6-4. Their victory finished off a strong run at the tournament. They sealed the match on their third championship point. The win came with a lot of emotion.
This was certainly not their first major title. Yet, it added significant shine to their careers. Gasparri, for instance, now boasts an incredible 70 career trophies. Valentini’s collection grew to 42 titles. This win on the Matosinhos sand truly solidified their status. They remain the undisputed best in the world.