Barbora Krajsikova won the women’s singles and Double title in French Open Tennis

Czech Barbora Krejcikova completed a singles-doubles title sweep at the French Open when she lifted the women’s doubles trophy with compatriot Katerina Siniakova, beating Iga Swiatek and Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

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Krejcikova became the first player to win both the women’s singles and doubles title in Paris since Frenchwoman Mary Pierce completed the feat in 2000.

The 25-year-old Krejcikova, who will climb to 15th in singles following her maiden Grand Slam singles title will return as the world number one doubles player when the rankings are updated.

Swiatek, the 2020 singles champion, and Mattek-Sands were playing only their third tournament together and found the going tough against Siniakova’s nimble movement and skilful netplay and Krejcikova’s strong performance from the baseline.