Gabriela Dabrowski on Thursday became the first Canadian woman to win a mixed doubles Grand Slam title, with victory at Roland Garros.
Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Rohan Bopanna pipped Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Robert Farah 2-6 6-2 (12-10) after Groenefeld double-faulted at matchpoint down.
The pair was seeded seventh at the French Open.
It’s the first time a Canadian woman has won a Grand Slam title.
“Hopefully you’ve enjoyed that final, there were lots of efforts on both sides,” Gabriela Dabrowski said in an on-court interview.
“As an athlete, when you start playing tennis, you want to win a Grand Slam,” Rohan Bopanna said.
The pair had not dropped a set before the final, faced two match points when trailing 9-7 in the tiebreaker.
“I think Gaby came out with a great return on, I think, 9-8 when Robert served. She trusted her instinct and hit a great backhand,” Bopanna said. “I think that’s what made these matches more special.”
