In a thrilling final at the 2024 French Open, El Salvador's Marcelo Arevalo and Croatian Mate Pavic clinch victory in the men's doubles, capturing their first grand slam as a pair at Roland Garros. They faced a formidable duo, Italian pair Simone Bolelli and  Andrea Vavassori in a match that tested their resilience and teamwork across three compelling sets. Arevalo and Pavic defeated Bolelli and Vavassori by 7-5, 6-3 to win their first major.

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Set-by-Set Analysis 

First Set: 7-5

Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić’ came out with a strong start, putting their superior coordination and aggressive playing through the nets in the demonstration. They gained a crucial lead, breaking their opponents' serve early. Bolelli and Vavassori struggled to find their rhythm, particularly when they served, allowing Arévalo and Pavić to control the set. The Salvadoran-Croatian pair took advantage of their opportunities and maintained their serves with absolute consistency, closing the set 7-5.

Second Set: 6-3

In the second set, Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić’ again started strong and executed their precise game plan. They broke Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori's serve early, similar to the first set, which proved decisive. Their experience and effective communication were on full display, allowing them to dominate the net and handle the baseline exchanges with poise. The second set saw fewer errors from Arévalo and Pavić, their relentless pressure led to a 6-3 victory, securing the championship.

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Tactical Highlights

• Net Play: Arévalo and Pavić were exceptional at the net, often cutting off angles and forcing their opponents into difficult passing shots. Their volleys were crisp and accurate, a crucial factor in their win.
• Serving: Both pairs served well throughout, but the champions' ability to maintain a high first-serve percentage in critical moments was a key element in their success.
• Break Points: Arévalo and Pavić were particularly effective at converting break points, a critical difference-maker in both sets they won. Their ability to break Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori's serve early in sets gave them the upper hand.

Stats Table

Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić’s triumph at the 2024 French Open is the most compelling evidence of their excellence, tactical wit, and strong partnership. Not only is it their first Grand Slam win in this championship, but it might also be the beginning of their reign in men’s doubles, and they have shown at Roland Garros that such dominance is a real possibility. Their demonstration of strong strategic thinking and unbeatable mental strength is what could be expected in their upcoming games in the ATP.

World No. 1 Iga Siwatek defeated Jasmine Paolini by 6-2, 6-1 in the Roland Garros final to win her fourth French Open and fifth Grand Slams title. The Polish tennis star took just 68 minutes to win the final and keep her 100% record intact in the Grand Slam finals.

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With this win, Iga Swiatek became the third Women's tennis player in the open era to win the Roland Garros in three consecutive years. Before her only Monica Seles in 1990-92 and Justine Henin in 2005-07 were able to accomplish the ‘three-peat' in Roland-Garros. 

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Iga now extended her Roland-Garros win streak to 21 matches. It was in 2021 when she lost a match at Roland Garros in the quarter-finals against Maria Sakkari.

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The No. 1 WTA tennis player took just 34 minutes to win the first set and another 34 minutes to win the second. Although in the first three games of the first set, Jasmine Paolini tried her best to make a match in the final, Iga powered through five games in a row to claim the first set. 

The Italian was not able to put up any resistance against Iga as the Polish star won the second set very easily. 

World number one player Iga Swiatek will face Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the women's singles final of the French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Saturday.

Jasmine Paolini had not been able to go beyond the fourth round in any Grand Slam before. Indian tennis fans are eager to watch the women's final of the French Open 2024. In such a situation, know here where and how you can watch this final match.

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How to watch French Open 2024 women's singles final in India?

According to Indian time, this great tennis match will start on Saturday (June 08) at 6:30 pm. You can watch the live telecast of this tournament on Sony Sports Network. Apart from this, you can also watch its live streaming on Sony Liv and JioTV in India. 

Swiatek and Paolini's route to French Open 2024 final

Current champion Iga Swiatek has taken a big step towards her third consecutive French Open title by defeating America's Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4 in the semi-finals. She won her 11th win out of her 12 matches against Coco Gauff.

In the second semifinal, Italy's Jasmine Paolini defeated Russian young player Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 6-1 to reach the final and continued Italy's success in this tournament.

23-year-old Switek will try to win her fourth and third consecutive French Open title. On the other hand, 28-year-old Paolini has reached the final of the French Open for the first time. But the 12th seed has played some inspired tennis this season. She won the Dubai Masters in February, the biggest title of her career.

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Head-to-head record

When it comes to head-to-head record, Swiatek leads Paolini 2-0. They first faced each other in an ITF event in Prague six years ago, which remains their only meeting on clay. The next time they played against each other was during the first round of a title-winning run for Swiatek at the 2022 US Open.

Rafael Nadal on Thursday has confirmed on social media that he will not play in the Monte Carlo Masters event.  

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The former world number one has not participated in an ATP Tour tournament since returning to the court in Brisbane in January. Nadal returned with a lot of promise earlier this year and his performances in Australia raised questions about whether the 37-year-old could compete for the trophy.   

Injuries could be a concern for Nadal

Injuries remain a matter of serious concern for Rafael Nadal. After withdrawing from the Australian Open, Qatar Open and Indian Wells, the 22-time Grand Slam champion has now confirmed that he will be unable to compete at the Monte Carlo Masters next week. Nadal's return after an 11-month sabbatical has not gone according to plan, and missing the start of the clay season is another blow he will have to overcome if he is to prove he is still one of the greatest players in the game. 

Nadal Got injured in Australian Open

Rafael Nadal suffered a hip injury in last year's Australian Open, which forced him to sit out the rest of the season. He returned this year at the Brisbane International, but lost to Jordan Thompson in the quarterfinals. Nadal has not played any tour-level matches since then. However, he did compete against Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition bout in Las Vegas last month. Former world No. 1 has fallen to 649th in the current ATP rankings. 

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Nadal has six weeks to get himself fit for French Open

The recurring setbacks will be a major hurdle in Rafael Nadal's season plans, putting his goal of winning the French Open, which he has won 14 times, in jeopardy. He has six weeks to get himself in peak condition for the Grand Slam, and a great performance could allow him to compete at the Paris Olympics 2024 at Roland Garros.  

Carlos Alcaraz pulled off an absolute stunner on Sunday evening on Centre Court of All England Tennis Club. Despite the achievements in his young career and thorough dominance in the grass-court season in the build-up to the 2023 Wimbledon final, he was the underdog against seven-time winner and history-seeking Novak Djokovic. But he did the impossible and defeated Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final and clinched his 6th title of the season so we take a look at Carlos Alcaraz's 2023 season.

Australia Open

Carlos Alcaraz's 2023 season didn't start as well as he would've hoped for. He withdrew from the Grand Slam tournament after suffering a hamstring injury in his right leg while training. He was hoping to recover in time for the first Grand Slam of the new season but that didn't happen.

Argentina Open 

After missing the Australian Open due to injuries, Carlos Alcaraz returned to the court in style and won his seventh ATP title and his first since the US Open in 2022. Alcaraz defeated Cameron Norrie in the final, marking his first ATP tournament since November 2022. The victory made Alcaraz the first Spanish player to win the title in Buenos Aires since Rafael Nadal in 2015.

The 19-year-old used a seven-game surge to take command of the final game against Cameron Norrie, turning an early 2-3 deficit into a 6-3 victory. The next game was the longest of the match, as Alcaraz battled through two deuces before sealing victory by 7-5.

Rio Open

The Rio Open was started a week prior to the Argentina Open. Cameron Norrie waited a week for his revenge against top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz, rallying from a set and 3-0 down to beat the Spanish teenager in the Rio Open final for his first title of the year.

Alcaraz and Norris went head to head in a tightly fought first set. Alcaraz showed more confidence at the start of the second set and opened a 3-0 advantage against Norrie. But the British player recovered in the middle of the set as Alcaraz felt a bit of pain in his right leg. Norris's strong returns helped him to prevail against a recovering Alvarez and clinch the title with an ace.

Indian Wells Masters

Alcaraz returned to World no. 1 after completing a dominant run to his maiden BNP Paribas Open title. The Spaniard didn't lose a set in Indian Wells matches. Alcaraz was the youngest man to win both legs of the Sunshine Double - Indian Wells and Miami- in his career. He joins the legendary Rafa Nadal, his fellow countryman, as the only player to win at atleast three Masters 1000 titles as a teenager.

Alcaraz handled the windy desert conditions expertly against Medvedev. After racing to a 3-0 lead in the opening set, Alcaraz won the first 10 points of the second on the way to a 4-0 advantage. Alcaraz hit 18 winners to Medvedev's five and won 10 of 13 net points in an all-action victory. The Spaniard also found success with his patented drop shot time and again, taking advantage of his opponent's deep-court position. Alcaraz wrapped up the statement victory without facing a break point to re-establish himself at the pinnacle of the men's game. 

Miami Open

Carlos Alcaraz had been knocked out of the Miami Open and his chances of winning the 'Sunshine Double' quashed after losing against Italy's  Jannik Sinner in the semi-final. Sinner beat Alcaraz 6-7(4) 6-4 6-2 in a hotly-contested semi-final encounter. No man has completed the 'Sunshine Double' (back-to-back titles at Indian Wells and Miami) since Roger Federer in 2017.

Sinner's powerfully steady baseline game wore down Alcaraz, who appeared to be cramping early in the decisive third set while he also dealt with an apparent finger injury. He also lost the No. 1 ranking to Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz said the cramping began after taking his five-minute bathroom break after losing the second set. 

Monti-Carlo Masters

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from Monte Carlo because of the injury he suffered during his semifinal match in the Miami Open.

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Barcelona Open

Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Barcelona open title which he won on 2022. He won the title without losing a single set the whole week and defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final in straight sets.

The final match featured all the signature stuff Alcaraz usually does when he plays on clay court like winners, good defence and drop shots. He utilized a lot of drop shots with clinical precision and it worked out pretty well. Tsitsipas had an early break in hand but he couldn't handle Alcaraz who kept pushing hard most of the time. The first set finished 6-3 with the second one being 6-4. Alcaraz lost only 7 points on his first serve and only three on his second losing only 10 points on his serve in the entire match.

Madrid Open

After Barcelona Open, Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Madrid title too.  He beat Jan-Lennard Struff in the final match in three sets. This was Carlos' 21st consecutive match win on Spanish clay.

Alcaraz enjoyed a dream start to the match, breaking Struff's serve in the first game. The German fought back to return the favour in the fourth round but the Spaniard produced another break and closed the set 6-4. Struff's aggressive returns helped him to rush to a 3-0 lead in the second set, which he took 6-3, but Alcaraz woke up in the third round, breaking to lead 3-1 and taking the set 6-3. This victory was the fourth ATP Masters 1000 trophy for Alcaraz.

Italy Open

Then second seed world Carlos Alcaraz suffered his earliest exit in a tournament since October when he was beaten by Hungarian qualifier Fabian Marozsan in the Italian Open last 32. Spain's Alcaraz was set to replace Novak Djokovic at the top of the rankings after the event but lost 6-3 7-6 (7-4).

It was only the 20-year-old's second defeat in 22 matches on clay in 2023. Marozsan, ranked 135th, had never played in the main draw of an ATP Tour event until this week in Rome. Marozsan caused problems for Alcaraz, who made a high number of uncharacteristic errors, with his powerful forehand and lethal drop-shots. Alcaraz saved a break point at 5-5 in the second set which would have left Marozsan serving for the match and led 4-1 in the resulting tie-break. It looked as though the US Open champion might force a decider despite being second-best throughout, but Marozsan stayed cool and fought back by winning the next six points, and defeated Alcaraz.

French Open

Carlos Alcaraz in 2023, was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-final in an emphatic fashion. The Serbian legend took a huge leap towards a record 23rd men's Grand Slam title. French Open 2023 was billed as a clash of titans but it ended in anticlimatic fashion as Djokovic defeated Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in the semi-final match.

The 19-year-old was facing the ultimate test against Djokovic, who had bulldozed through the draw, only for the machine to break down in an abrupt fashion. The much-awaited clash had started with Djokovic going for the throat and breaking for 3-1 before saving four break points and taking the opening set after almost an hour. Then the World number one Alcarac leveled the contest when disaster struck as he limped to his bench holding his right leg in the third set. While he continued playing, the US Open champion was clearly hampered but Djokovic was merciless, dropping only one of 12 games to book a spot in the final.

Wimbledon

A month after his body crumbled under the sheer tension of facing Djokovic at the French Open, Alcaraz recovered from a set deficit to perform at a remarkable level across five sets as the No 1 seed defeated Djokovic 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 to win his first Wimbledon title.

It was an astonishing match and performance, a victory that required every immeasurable self-belief and sustained shot-making of the highest quality from Alcaraz while playing at a level of intensity that he has never experienced across five sets. Alcaraz's career was already clearly on a trajectory that few 20‑year‑olds have matched, yet the top seed's performance at Wimbledon has somehow outpaced all of the deafening hype.

Record Breaking win

At 20, he is the third youngest player to win the Wimbledon men's singles title, behind only Boris Becker and Björn Borg. His second grand slam title means he is the first new male player to win multiple major titles since Stan Wawrinka in 2015. By halting Djokovic's four-year dominance at Wimbledon, he has denied the 36-year-old the chance of equalling Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles.

The French Open, often known as Roland-Garros, is an annual tennis tournament held at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris. The French Open is the second Grand Slam of the year. It is the only Grand Slam played on clay court, making it one of the most anticipated tennis events of the year. It is thought to be one of the most arduous grand slams to win, as the best-of-five-sets format on clay makes the battle extremely exhausting, and only the fittest players can emerge as the French Open Winners.

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However, during its 131 years of reigning, the French Open has been a witness of several unexpected moments. From one man unbelievably acquiring 13 French Open titles to the rise of numerous unexpected winners, the event has seen it all. Let us have a trip to memory lane and look at the female French Open winners from the Last 10 years.

French Open Winners: (Women)

1. French Open 2015 Winner- Serena Williams

The Sovereign of Power Tennis won the 2015 French Open women's title, defeating Lucie Safarova 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-2. In a spectacular match, the 28-year-old was putting up a fantastic effort against Serena. Although, she didn't stand a chance against Serena's thunderous shots in the end. However, after this triumph, Williams also became the first woman to win consecutive U.S. Open, Australian Open, and French Open titles since Monica Seles in 1991-92.

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2. French Open 2016 Winner- Garbiñe Muguruza

22-Year-old Garbine Muguruza stunned tennis fans when she upset Serena Williams at the 2016 French Open. As a result, the American's dream to win a 22nd Grand Slam singles title and tie Steffi Graf's Open-era record was dashed.

Nevertheless, Muguruza upset the former world number 1 in straight sets(7–5, 6–4) to win her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open. Thereafter, Muguruza became the first Spanish woman to win the championship since Arantxa Sánchez Vicario defeated Monica Seles in the final in 1998.

3. French Open 2017 Winner- Jeļena Ostapenko

Jelena Ostapenko won her maiden Grand Slam championship as a professional in the 2017 French Open women's final. She hushed the naysayers and demonstrated that she belongs amongst stars by becoming the first unseeded player to win at Roland Garros.

However, she fought back to win 6-4, 6-3 after losing the first set 4-6 to former No. 3 Simona Halep. Thus, Ostapenko became the youngest first-time Grand Slam champion since Svetlana Kuznetsova won the US Open at the age of 19 in 2004.

4. French Open 2018 Winner- Simona Halep

Halep seemed practically helpless against Sloane Stephens in the opening set of the French Open Women's singles final, trailing 3-6, 0-2 at one point. But in the second set, Halep turned up the heat with a ferocity that helped her capture her maiden Grand Slam title with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory. After losing at the Australian Open, Halep not only quenched her thirst, but she also became the first Romanian to win a Grand Slam since 1978.

5. French Open 2019 Winner- Ashleigh Barty

Ashleigh Barty, a three-time grand slam champion, became the first Australian women's singles player to win the French Open since Margaret Court in 1973. In a one-sided final, she thrashed Marketa Vondrousova, a Czech player, 6-1, 6-3. As a result, the Aussie earned the prestigious trophy and effectively carried her country's expectations on her shoulders.

6. French Open 2020 Winner- Iga Świątek

Iga Swiatek, a 19-year-old tennis sensation, won the 2020 French Open in straight sets, crowning herself as the sport's latest superstar. The result was never in doubt, as the girl appeared to be completely unfazed throughout the game, and she triumphed in just one hour and 24 minutes. Nonetheless, with this victory by her side, Swiatek became the first Pole to win a Grand Slam singles title.

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7. French Open 2021 Winner- Barbora Krejčíková

Unseeded Barbora Krejcikova won her first Grand Slam singles title at the French Open 2021, defeating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia to become the first Czech woman to be awarded the title in 40 years. However, Krejcikova, playing just her fifth main draw in a Slams singles event, triumphed 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 for a second career title. As a result, The champion followed in the footsteps of compatriot Hana Mandlikova, who won the title in 1981 in Paris.

8. French Open 2022 winner- Iga Swiatek

World Number One Iga Swiatek of Poland won the French Open 2022 Women's Singles Title by beating US teenager Coco Gauf. The 21-year-old clinched her second title in three years in straight sets 6-1, 6-3 over Gauff. In addition, she is the youngest player ranked in the top ten. Iga was the 2020 French Open champion and is the first player representing Poland to win a Grand Slam singles title.

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9. French Open 2023 winner- Iga Swaitek

Iga Swiatek defeated Karolína Muchová to win the French Open 2023 title. Iga rewrote the history books with her third French Open title. She became only the second women's player to defend the Roland Garros title this century after Justine Henin did it in 2006. The 22-year-old also became the youngest player to win the Claycourt Major in consecutive years since Monica Seles (19) in 1992. She is also the youngest to win four Grand Slams since Serena Williams (20) in 2002.

10. French Open 2024 winner- Iga Swaitek

Iga Swiatek achieved the rare feat of winning a third successive French Open women's title and fourth overall with a comprehensive victory over Italian 12th seed Jasmine Paolini. Poland’s Swiatek continued her recent dominance on the Roland Garros clay with a 6-2 6-1 win against first-time major finalist Paolini.

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It was Swiatek's fifth Grand Slam singles title. In open-era women’s tennis, only Evert and Graf (6) have won more Roland Garros titles than her, and she becomes the first woman since Henin in 2007 to triumph thrice in a row in Paris. She also became the only woman apart from Serena Williams to do the Madrid-Rome-Paris triple – winning all three of the most important clay court events on the calendar in the same year.