According to the police, the victims, identified as Diego Santan Nazareth (82) and his wife Flavia (79), were found dead in their home in Christian Galli.
With this title, Paolini became the third Italian to win a WTA 1000 title, after Flavia Pennetta at 2014 Indian Wells and Camila Giorgi at 2021 Montreal.
The stature of Paes in India's sporting history is unparalleled to this day. He still holds the crown of the most successful tennis player in the country.