Coco Gauff and Katerina Siniakova celebrate their victory in the French Open women's doubles final, holding their trophy high. © Twitter (@christophclarey)
Paris, France – In a remarkable display of skill and synergy, Coco Gauff and Katerina Siniakova captured their first French Open women’s doubles title with a commanding 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 victory over the Italian duo Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani. This victory marks Gauff’s inaugural major doubles triumph and adds an impressive eighth major doubles title to Siniakova’s career, including her third in Paris.
The partnership between Gauff and Siniakova came as a last-minute decision following the withdrawal of Gauff’s regular partner, Jessica Pegula, due to injury. The duo only decided to team up two days before the tournament commenced. Their natural chemistry and complementary play styles quickly shone through despite the short preparation time.
“Thank you, Katerina, for playing with me – we decided to do it two days before the tournament started,” said an elated Gauff. “It was very last minute. I wasn’t planning to play doubles, so thank you for asking.”
The match began with a tightly contested first set, as both pairs exchanged powerful serves and deft volleys. Gauff and Siniakova managed to edge out Paolini and Errani in a thrilling tiebreak, clinching it 7-5. The Americans’ resilience and Siniakova’s experience were evident as they fought off multiple set points to secure the lead.
Gauff and Siniakova dominated the second set with the momentum in their favor. Their strategic placements and strong net play proved too much for the Italian pair. Gauff’s agility and Siniakova’s precision allowed them to break serve at crucial moments, sealing the set 6-3 and securing the championship.
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For Jasmine Paolini, this loss marked her second Grand Slam final defeat of the weekend. The previous day, she fell to world number one Iga Swiatek in the women’s singles final. Despite the setbacks, Paolini showed remarkable tenacity and skill throughout both matches, earning respect and admiration from fans and peers alike.
Men’s Doubles Victory
In the men’s doubles final, Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic lifted the trophy with a 7-5, 6-3 win over the Italian pair Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori. The match showcased Arevalo and Pavic’s exceptional teamwork and strategic prowess as they claimed their first Grand Slam title together.
A Tournament to Remember
This year’s French Open doubles finals highlighted the unpredictability and excitement of the sport. Gauff and Siniakova’s unexpected partnership and subsequent triumph is a testament to their adaptability and skill. With this victory, Gauff cements her status as one of tennis’s brightest young stars, while Siniakova continues to build on her impressive legacy.
This historic win at Roland Garros will undoubtedly be remembered as a highlight of the 2024 tennis season. It showcases the thrilling unpredictability and high-level competition that fans of the sport cherish.
