Jasmine Paolini called partner Sara Errani a "legend" and an "inspiration" after they clinched the French Open women's doubles title.
Errani and Paolini beat Kazakh Anna Danilina and Serb Aleksandra Krunic 6-4 2-6 6-1 on Court Philippe Chatrier.
The Italian duo won Olympic gold on the same court in Paris last summer and have now added a first Grand Slam title together to their growing collection.
Paolini, 29, reached both the women's singles and doubles final at last year's French Open but lost in the fourth round of this year's singles.
"I want to thank Sara," Paolini said.