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French Open: ‘Extraordinary’ Barbora Krejcikova wins rare double in Paris
Updated On: 14 June, 2021 07:21 AM IST | Paris | AFP
Krejcikova on Saturday had become the first Czech woman since Hana Mandlikova in 1981 to lift the singles title with a three-set win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejcikova (right) and compatriot Katerina Siniakova celebrate with the Simonne Mathieu Cup after winning the French Open women’s doubles final at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday. Pic/AFP
Barbora Krejcikova became the first player since Mary Pierce in 2000 to win the singles and doubles titles at the French Open on Sunday.
Krejcikova teamed with fellow Czech Katerina Siniakova to defeat Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-2 for their third Slam title together.
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