Career
Batini first competed both in foil and épée as a child, then specialized in foil. Amongst seniors, she made her breakthrough during the 2013-2014 season. She also took a bronze medal at the Saskatchewan Trophée in Seoul.
In the 2014 European Championships in Strasbourg, she met Di Francisca in the final.
Batini took a 5–1 lead, but Di Francisca scored 14 hits in a row, dooming Batini to the silver medal. They cruised to the final and met Russia, who kept them at bay for the first six relays.
In her last leg, Batini prevailed 7–4, giving Italy the lead for the first time in the match. A 10-hit rally by Di Francisca in the last bout allowed Italy to retain the European title.
Batini obtained in 2014 a master"s degree in engineering management from the University of Pisa.
Her sister Camilla is an épée fencer.
