French Open Social Slice: Joy for Krejcikova; home team triumph
For Social Slice today, we enjoy Barbora Krejcikova’s first Slam title, and a French Open title won by the home favourites.
The Czech was playing just her fifth Grand Slam singles main draw, but came out on top over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to add a French Open singles title to her five Slam titles across doubles and mixed doubles.
Her happiness was clear to see, especially during her post-match press conference when the trophy was delivered to her.
When you need your new friend a little closer 😁#RolandGarros | @BKrejcikova pic.twitter.com/hYhGoCBLfK
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 12, 2021
Joy also came with reflection, as Krejcikova once again brought to mind her late mentor and compatriot Jana Novotna.
“She was also very nice, very warm,” Krejcikova said of the 1998 Wimbledon champion.
“She was a great athlete, and she was still very humble.”
Jana & Barbora
A special, unbreakable bond ❤️#RolandGarros | @BKrejcikova pic.twitter.com/lVpEhHZSMI
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 12, 2021
In the men’s doubles final, it was a dream for Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert.
The French duo claimed their second Roland Garros title and fifth Slam overall as a pair in front of a jubilant home crowd, who broke into song, belting out the national anthem after the trophy presentation.
No place like home 🥰#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/v12tr1Sbjj
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 12, 2021
Away from Paris, world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty shared her progress after withdrawing from Roland Garros due to injury.
The Aussie posted a video of her training from the All England Club ahead of Wimbledon, making sure to remain cautious in her caption.
‘The best news all day,’ replied one fan.
The best news all day, 💞
— Markhipkiss (@Markhipkiss11) June 12, 2021
At another grass event, German duo Alexander Zverev and Kevin Krawietz enjoyed a round of golf ahead of this week’s Halle Open, the same tournament where Federer will return to the tennis lawns.
Yes, we know that tennis is the most fantastic sport in the world. 🤩 But there’s nothing wrong with a little golf session in Halle/Westfalen. #NOVENTIOPEN #NOVENTIOPEN2021 #Tennis #ATP500 #golf pic.twitter.com/Mf8YqhHtOs
— NOVENTI OPEN (@ATPHalle) June 13, 2021
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