Roland Garros Roar
A deep dive into the clay-court clashes and triumphs of the 2018 French Open Women's Doubles Championship, detailing the path from seeds to the final victory.
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Event Overview
Champions Crowned
The 2018 French Open Women's Doubles title was claimed by the Czech pairing of Barbora Krejčíková and Kateřina Siniaková. They defeated Japan's Eri Hozumi and Makoto Ninomiya in the final with a score of 6–3, 6–3. This marked their first major title together, a significant achievement in their burgeoning partnership.
Parisian Clay Courts
Held on the iconic clay courts of Roland Garros in Paris, the tournament featured the world's top doubles players competing for one of the sport's most prestigious titles. The event is a key fixture in the Grand Slam calendar, attracting significant attention from fans and media alike.
Ranking Implications
Beyond the immediate victory, the tournament had implications for the WTA doubles rankings. Notably, despite differing first-round exits with different partners, Russia's Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina jointly achieved the world No. 1 doubles ranking following the event. This highlighted the competitive nature and shifting landscape of women's doubles tennis.
Tournament Seeds
Top Seeds
The tournament featured a strong field of seeded players, reflecting the high level of competition. The top seeds were:
- 1. Tímea Babos (HUN) / Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) - Reached the Quarterfinals.
- 2. Andrea Sestini Hlaváčková (CZE) / Barbora Strýcová (CZE) - Reached the Semifinals.
- 3. Andreja Klepač (SLO) / María José Martínez Sánchez (ESP) - Reached the Quarterfinals.
- 4. Latisha Chan (TPE) / Bethanie Mattek-Sands (USA) - Eliminated in the Second Round.
Notable Seeds
Other highly seeded pairings included:
- 5. Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN) / Xu Yifan (CHN) - Reached the Semifinals.
- 6. Barbora Krejčíková (CZE) / Kateřina Siniaková (CZE) - Went on to win the title.
- 7. Ashleigh Barty (AUS) / CoCo Vandeweghe (USA) - Lost in the First Round.
- 8. Chan Hao-ching (TPE) / Yang Zhaoxuan (CHN) - Reached the Semifinals.
Seed Progression
The draw saw several seeded teams advance deep into the tournament, showcasing their consistency. However, upsets did occur, with some lower-ranked or unseeded players making significant runs. The performance of the eventual champions, Krejčíková and Siniaková, demonstrated their ability to peak at the right moments.
Tournament Draw Progression
Early Rounds
The initial rounds saw the top seeds generally progressing as expected. Notable early exits included the 7th seeds Ashleigh Barty and CoCo Vandeweghe, who were defeated in the first round. The 4th seeds, Chan/Mattek-Sands, and 11th seeds, Atawo/Grönefeld, also faced early challenges, with Chan/Mattek-Sands falling in the second round.
Middle Rounds
As the tournament progressed to the third and quarterfinal rounds, the competition intensified. Seeds like Babos/Mladenovic (1), Klepač/Martínez Sánchez (3), Dabrowski/Xu (5), and Chan/Yang (8) reached the quarterfinals. The eventual champions, Krejčíková/Siniaková (6), navigated their section of the draw effectively to reach the final stages.
Semifinals and Finalists
The semifinals featured strong pairings: Babos/Mladenovic faced Dabrowski/Xu, while Krejčíková/Siniaková competed against Hlaváčková/Strýcová (2). The Czech duo of Krejčíková and Siniaková emerged victorious in their semifinal match, setting up a final showdown against the Japanese pair Hozumi/Ninomiya, who had a remarkable run to the final.
The Championship Final
Match Details
The women's doubles final was contested between the 6th-seeded Czech team of Barbora Krejčíková and Kateřina Siniaková, and the unseeded Japanese duo Eri Hozumi and Makoto Ninomiya.
Score: 6–3, 6–3
Krejčíková and Siniaková demonstrated superior performance, securing the title in straight sets. Their victory marked a significant milestone in their careers, adding a Grand Slam doubles title to their accolades.
Runners-Up
Eri Hozumi and Makoto Ninomiya reached the final through strong play, overcoming higher-ranked opponents. Despite their loss in the final match, their performance represented a significant achievement, showcasing their talent on the Grand Slam stage.
Tournament Context
Defending Champions
The defending champions from the previous year, Bethanie Mattek-Sands (USA) and Lucie Šafářová (CZE), did not compete as a pair in the 2018 tournament. Mattek-Sands partnered Latisha Chan, while Šafářová teamed up with Svetlana Kuznetsova. Both pairings were eliminated in the second round, unable to replicate their previous success.
World No. 1 Race
The tournament was also significant for the battle for the WTA doubles No. 1 ranking. Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina, despite their early exit with different partners, jointly secured the top doubles ranking at the conclusion of the event. This added another layer of intrigue to the competitive landscape of the tournament.
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