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An in-depth analysis of the pivotal men's doubles tournament at the 1995 French Open, highlighting key matches, seeded contenders, and the ultimate champions on the Parisian clay.

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The Event

Tournament Overview

The 1995 French Open men's doubles tournament was a significant event in the professional tennis calendar, held on the iconic outdoor clay courts of the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. This prestigious competition took place from May 29 to June 11, marking it as the 94th iteration of the French Open and the second Grand Slam event of the 1995 tennis season.

Key Statistics

The tournament featured a robust field of competitors, with a total draw of 64 teams vying for the championship. Among these, 16 pairs were designated as seeded entries, reflecting their higher rankings and expected performance based on previous results. This structure ensured a competitive environment, with top teams strategically placed to potentially meet in later rounds.

The Champions

Jacco Eltingh & Paul Haarhuis

The men's doubles title at the 1995 French Open was claimed by the formidable Dutch duo, Jacco Eltingh and Paul Haarhuis. Their victory at Roland Garros solidified their status as one of the premier doubles teams of their era, showcasing their exceptional chemistry and clay-court prowess.

Nicklas Kulti & Magnus Larsson

Challenging the eventual champions in a hard-fought final were the Swedish pair, Nicklas Kulti and Magnus Larsson. Their journey to the final demonstrated their resilience and skill, culminating in a memorable championship match against the Dutch team.

The Final Match

A Battle on Clay

The championship match saw Jacco Eltingh and Paul Haarhuis of the Netherlands face off against Nicklas Kulti and Magnus Larsson of Sweden. The contest was a testament to high-level doubles tennis, extending to three sets and featuring a tie-break in the opening set.

The final score was 6–7(3–7), 6–4, 6–1 in favor of Eltingh and Haarhuis, highlighting their ability to recover from an initial setback and dominate the latter stages of the match.

Seeded Players

Top Contenders

The tournament featured 16 seeded teams, indicating their standing in the world of men's doubles tennis. Their performance throughout the event shaped the draw and led to several compelling matchups.

The seeded teams and their respective elimination rounds were as follows:

  1. Australia Todd Woodbridge / Australia Mark Woodforde (first round)
  2. Netherlands Jacco Eltingh / Netherlands Paul Haarhuis (champions)
  3. Canada Grant Connell / United States Patrick Galbraith (second round)
  4. Zimbabwe Byron Black / United States Jonathan Stark (second round)
  5. Sweden Jan Apell / Sweden Jonas Björkman (second round)
  6. United States Jim Grabb / United States Patrick McEnroe (quarterfinals)
  7. Russia Yevgeny Kafelnikov / Russia Andrei Olhovskiy (quarterfinals)
  8. Czech Republic Cyril Suk / Czech Republic Daniel Vacek (second round)
  9. United States Jared Palmer / United States Richey Reneberg (second round)
  10. Spain Sergio Casal / Spain Emilio Sánchez (second round)
  11. United States Trevor Kronemann / Australia David Macpherson (first round)
  12. United States Tommy Ho / New Zealand Brett Steven (semifinals)
  13. United States Alex O'Brien / Australia Sandon Stolle (second round)
  14. South Africa Lan Bale / South Africa John-Laffnie de Jager (first round)
  15. Bahamas Mark Knowles / Netherlands Jan Siemerink (third round)
  16. Argentina Luis Lobo / Spain Javier Sánchez (first round)

Draw Key

Understanding the Bracket

In tennis tournaments, specific abbreviations are used to denote how players or teams entered the main draw or their match outcomes. Understanding these terms is crucial for interpreting tournament brackets and results:

  • Q = Qualifier: A player or team who advanced to the main draw by winning matches in a preliminary qualifying tournament.
  • WC = Wild Card: An entry granted by the tournament organizers, often to local players or rising talents, bypassing the need for direct entry based on ranking or qualifying.
  • LL = Lucky Loser: A player or team who lost in the final round of qualifying but gained entry into the main draw due to a withdrawal by another player.
  • Alt = Alternate: A player or team who gains entry into the main draw when a spot becomes available due to withdrawals, typically based on their ranking just outside the direct entry cut-off.
  • ITF = ITF Entry: An entry granted by the International Tennis Federation, often for players who have performed well in lower-tier ITF events.
  • PR = Protected Ranking: A ranking used for players who have been out of competition for an extended period due to injury, allowing them to enter a certain number of tournaments based on their ranking before the injury.
  • SR = Special Ranking: Similar to Protected Ranking, used for players returning from long-term injury or absence.
  • SE = Special Exempt: An entry granted to a player who was unable to compete in a qualifying event because they were still competing in another tournament.
  • JE = Junior Exempt: An entry for a top-ranked junior player to compete in a professional event.
  • JR = Junior Accelerator Programme entrant: A term likely referring to a junior player gaining entry through a specific development program.
  • CO = College Accelerator Programme entrant: A term likely referring to a college player gaining entry through a specific development program.
  • NG = Next Gen Accelerator Program entrant: A term likely referring to a player gaining entry through a specific development program for emerging talents.
  • w/o = Walkover: A win awarded to a player when their opponent withdraws from the match before it begins.
  • r = Retired: A match outcome where a player stops playing due to injury or illness during the match.
  • d = Defaulted: A loss awarded to a player due to a violation of rules, such as unsportsmanlike conduct or failure to appear.

Tournament Progression

Path to the Final

The 1995 French Open men's doubles tournament featured intense competition leading up to the final showdown. Here's a summary of the key matches in the latter stages:

Quarterfinals:

  • Jakob Hlasek (Switzerland) / David Wheaton (United States) advanced over Arnaud Boetsch (France) / Marc Rosset (Switzerland).
  • Nicklas Kulti (Sweden) / Magnus Larsson (Sweden) advanced over Jim Grabb (United States) / Patrick McEnroe (United States).
  • Tommy Ho (United States) / Brett Steven (New Zealand) advanced over Luke Jensen (United States) / Murphy Jensen (United States).
  • Jacco Eltingh (Netherlands) / Paul Haarhuis (Netherlands) advanced over Yevgeny Kafelnikov (Russia) / Andrei Olhovskiy (Russia).

Semifinals:

  • Nicklas Kulti (Sweden) / Magnus Larsson (Sweden) advanced over Jakob Hlasek (Switzerland) / David Wheaton (United States).
  • Jacco Eltingh (Netherlands) / Paul Haarhuis (Netherlands) advanced over Tommy Ho (United States) / Brett Steven (New Zealand).

These matches set the stage for the highly anticipated final between the Dutch and Swedish teams.

Past Champions

A Legacy of Doubles

The French Open men's doubles has a rich history, with champions spanning both the Amateur and Open Eras. The tournament has consistently attracted the world's top doubles talent, contributing to its status as a Grand Slam event.

Amateur Era (National):

  • 1891: B. Desjoyau / T. Legrand
  • 1892: Diaz Albertini / J. Havet
  • 1893: J. Goldsmith / Jean Schopfer
  • 1894: Gérard Brosselin / J. Lesage
  • 1895: André Vacherot / Christian Winzer
  • 1896: Francky Wardan / Wynes
  • 1897: Paul Aymé / Paul Lebreton
  • 1898: Xenophon Casdagli / Marcel Vacherot
  • 1899: Paul Aymé / Paul Lebreton
  • 1900: Paul Aymé / Paul Lebreton
  • 1901: André Vacherot / Marcel Vacherot
  • 1902: Max Decugis / Jacques Worth
  • 1903: Max Decugis / Jacques Worth
  • 1904: Max Decugis / Maurice Germot
  • 1905: Max Decugis / Jacques Worth
  • 1906: Max Decugis / Maurice Germot
  • 1907: Max Decugis / Maurice Germot
  • 1908: Max Decugis / Maurice Germot
  • 1909: Max Decugis / Maurice Germot
  • 1910: Marcel Dupont / Maurice Germot
  • 1911: Max Decugis / Maurice Germot
  • 1912: Max Decugis / Maurice Germot
  • 1913: Max Decugis / Maurice Germot
  • 1914: Max Decugis / Maurice Germot
  • 1915–1919: No competition (World War I)
  • 1920: Max Decugis / Maurice Germot
  • 1921: André Gobert / William Laurentz
  • 1922: Jacques Brugnon / Marcel Dupont
  • 1923: Jean-François Blanchy / Jean Samazeuilh
  • 1924: Jean Borotra / René Lacoste

Amateur Era (International):

  • 1925: Jean Borotra / René Lacoste
  • 1926: Vincent Richards / Howard Kinsey
  • 1927: Henri Cochet / Jacques Brugnon
  • 1928: Jean Borotra / Jacques Brugnon
  • 1929: René Lacoste / Jean Borotra
  • 1930: Henri Cochet / Jacques Brugnon
  • 1931: George Lott / John Van Ryn
  • 1932: Henri Cochet / Jacques Brugnon
  • 1933: Pat Hughes / Fred Perry
  • 1934: Jean Borotra / Jacques Brugnon
  • 1935: Jack Crawford / Adrian Quist
  • 1936: Jean Borotra / Marcel Bernard
  • 1937: Gottfried von Cramm / Henner Henkel
  • 1938: Bernard Destremau / Yvon Petra
  • 1939: Don McNeill / Charles Harris
  • 1940–1945: No competition (World War II)
  • 1946: Marcel Bernard / Yvon Petra
  • 1947: Eustace Fannin / Eric Sturgess
  • 1948: Lennart Bergelin / Jaroslav Drobný
  • 1949: Pancho Gonzales / Frank Parker
  • 1950: Bill Talbert / Tony Trabert
  • 1951: Ken McGregor / Frank Sedgman
  • 1952: Ken McGregor / Frank Sedgman
  • 1953: Lew Hoad / Ken Rosewall
  • 1954: Vic Seixas / Tony Trabert
  • 1955: Vic Seixas / Tony Trabert
  • 1956: Don Candy / Bob Perry
  • 1957: Mal Anderson / Ashley Cooper
  • 1958: Ashley Cooper / Neale Fraser
  • 1959: Nicola Pietrangeli / Orlando Sirola
  • 1960: Roy Emerson / Neale Fraser
  • 1961: Roy Emerson / Rod Laver
  • 1962: Roy Emerson / Neale Fraser
  • 1963: Roy Emerson / Manuel Santana
  • 1964: Roy Emerson / Ken Fletcher
  • 1965: Roy Emerson / Fred Stolle
  • 1966: Clark Graebner / Dennis Ralston
  • 1967: John Newcombe / Tony Roche

Open Era:

  • 1968: Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle
  • 1969: John Newcombe / Tony Roche
  • 1970: Ilie Năstase / Ion Țiriac
  • 1971: Arthur Ashe / Marty Riessen
  • 1972: Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan
  • 1973: John Newcombe / Tom Okker
  • 1974: Dick Crealy / Onny Parun
  • 1975: Brian Gottfried / Raúl Ramírez
  • 1976: Fred McNair / Sherwood Stewart
  • 1977: Brian Gottfried / Raúl Ramírez
  • 1978: Gene Mayer / Hank Pfister
  • 1979: Gene Mayer / Sandy Mayer
  • 1980: Victor Amaya / Hank Pfister
  • 1981: Heinz Günthardt / Balázs Taróczy
  • 1982: Sherwood Stewart / Ferdi Taygan
  • 1983: Anders Järryd / Hans Simonsson
  • 1984: Henri Leconte / Yannick Noah
  • 1985: Mark Edmondson / Kim Warwick
  • 1986: John Fitzgerald / Tomáš Šmíd
  • 1987: Anders Järryd / Robert Seguso
  • 1988: Andrés Gómez / Emilio Sánchez
  • 1989: Jim Grabb / Patrick McEnroe
  • 1990: Sergio Casal / Emilio Sánchez
  • 1991: John Fitzgerald / Anders Järryd
  • 1992: Jakob Hlasek / Marc Rosset
  • 1993: Luke Jensen / Murphy Jensen
  • 1994: Byron Black / Jonathan Stark
  • 1995: Jacco Eltingh / Paul Haarhuis
  • 1996: Yevgeny Kafelnikov / Daniel Vacek
  • 1997: Yevgeny Kafelnikov / Daniel Vacek
  • 1998: Jacco Eltingh / Paul Haarhuis
  • 1999: Mahesh Bhupathi / Leander Paes
  • 2000: Todd Woodbridge / Mark Woodforde
  • 2001: Mahesh Bhupathi / Leander Paes
  • 2002: Paul Haarhuis / Yevgeny Kafelnikov
  • 2003: Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan
  • 2004: Xavier Malisse / Olivier Rochus
  • 2005: Jonas Björkman / Max Mirnyi
  • 2006: Jonas Björkman / Max Mirnyi
  • 2007: Mark Knowles / Daniel Nestor
  • 2008: Pablo Cuevas / Luis Horna
  • 2009: Lukáš Dlouhý / Leander Paes
  • 2010: Daniel Nestor / Nenad Zimonjić
  • 2011: Max Mirnyi / Daniel Nestor
  • 2012: Max Mirnyi / Daniel Nestor
  • 2013: Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan
  • 2014: Julien Benneteau / Édouard Roger-Vasselin
  • 2015: Ivan Dodig / Marcelo Melo
  • 2016: Feliciano López / Marc López
  • 2017: Ryan Harrison / Michael Venus
  • 2018: Pierre-Hugues Herbert / Nicolas Mahut
  • 2019: Kevin Krawietz / Andreas Mies
  • 2020: Kevin Krawietz / Andreas Mies
  • 2021: Pierre-Hugues Herbert / Nicolas Mahut
  • 2022: Marcelo Arévalo / Jean-Julien Rojer
  • 2023: Ivan Dodig / Austin Krajicek
  • 2024: Marcelo Arévalo / Mate Pavić
  • 2025: Marcel Granollers / Horacio Zeballos

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