French Open 2017, Day 12 as it happned: Simona Halep, Jelena Ostapenko reach final

Here are the match stats from Halep’s win over Pliskova

Women’s final is set:

[3] Simona Halep vs Jelena Ostapenko

No 1 ranking on the line for Halep, first Grand Slam title at stake for both.

Simona Halep gets the job done!

.@Simona_Halep reaches the #RG17 final! 🤝🙌👏 pic.twitter.com/yqofz3Vzem

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 8, 2017

Simona Halep is through to her second French Open final with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over Karolina Pliskova.

Pliskova broken after sending a forehand long and now Halep will serve for a spot in the French Open final.

Pliskova breaks back for 3-4

Pliskova brings up two more break points!

This match is far from over. 

And she breaks with a superb combination of shots – a lob that Halep barely managed to return and Pliskova easily dispatched it past her opponent. 

And we are back on serve in the decider!

Pliskova with a must-win game and holds for 4-2

After saving a couple of break points, Pliskova dials it up on her forehand to hold for 4-2. 

That was a six-minute long game that had an ace and double fault from the Czech. It’s all happening out there.

Halep consolidates for 4-1

Halep saves two break points and surges ahead 4-1. She is just two games away from booking her place in the French Open final.

That incredible passing shot from a super defensive position!

Break point delivered in style via @simona_halep.

Une balle de break convertie avec style par @simona_halep#RG17 pic.twitter.com/TFoxMKSNma

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 8, 2017

Halep breaks for 3-1

Pliskova is the one who blinks first in the deciding set. 

Halep breaks with a stunning passing shot!

A hold from each player to start off the 3rd set, 1-1.

The level of tennis in this match has gone up in the last 10 minutes or so. Pliskova fighting for every point and hammering the ball at will. 

Halep still very resilient and determined. Making for a great contest in the third set.

Take a look at the 2nd set stats.

Karolina Pliskova wins the second set 6-3 against Simona Halep to force a decider in their semi-final.

Pliskova wrestles out a hold to go up 5-2

10 unforced errors from Pliskova while just one from Halep in the 2nd set so far.

Halep immediately has break-back points.

Pliskova gets out of trouble with a nice serve out wide and then hits a winner into the open court. Deuce. 

And she holds for 5-2. What a huge game for the Czech player.

Plsikova breaks for 4-2

A tiny swing in momentum as Pliskova wins eight of the last nine points to break Halep for the first time in the semi-final.

But Pliskova still looks really exhausted.

A comfortable hold for Pliskova for a change, 3-2. 

The 2nd seed holds at love. Now, she needs to put some pressure on Halep’s serve.

Easy hold for Halep to make it 2-2.

Pliskova should have done better at the net on game point but she ended up spraying it way wide.

Pliskova holds for 2-1 with an ace.

The Czech player will need a few more free points on her serve to keep her chances in this match alive.

Pliskova looks so tired... pic.twitter.com/E8ERlom02u

— Ilya Ryvlin (@ryvlin) June 8, 2017

Halep holds for 1-1

The Romanian continues to hit the ball really well and is moving Pliskova from side-to-side, putting her off-balance and hitting winners off both flanks.

She is determined to make her second French Open final.

Pliskova starts off the second set with a much-needed hold!

The Czech player needs to mix up things a little and try and limit the errors on her backhand side. She is caught a little unawares right now and doesn’t seem to have a proper gameplan.

The point that won Halep the first set! Coach Darren Cahill is a happy man.

🎾 6/4 pour @Simona_Halep ! #RG17 pic.twitter.com/5TBCGAKtsG

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 8, 2017

Pliskova’s cross court forehand keeps drifting wide, and she committed 24 unforced errors in the opening set.

Simona Halep takes just 44 minutes to win the opening set 6-4 against Karolina Pliskova.

Halep wins first set 6-4

Halep serving for the set at 5-4 and drops the first point with a backhand into the net.

After a long rally, she wins the next point courtesy a Pliskova unforced error.

Pliskova is trying to return as deep as possible to unsettle Halep but she has been too inaccurate so far. 

Halep wins the next point to brig up two set points.

Pliskova hammers a return winner to save the first. 40-30.

She can’t save the second and Halep seals the first set 6-4.

Pliskova holds for 4-5 after a long service game

Gorgeous return winner from Halep to get to 30-30 on Pliskova’s serve.

A deep return puts Pliskova off-balance and she sends her forehand long. Set point, Halep.

Pliskova saves it with a forehand down the line winner. Deuce. 

At full stretch, Halep hits her backhand wide. Advantage, Pliskova. 

Halep forces deuce after a very well constructed point, which she finishes by coming into the net and slamming the ball into the open court.

Another error from Pliskova and it’s another set point for Halep. 

Pliskova once again saves the set point with an inside-out forehand winner. Deuce.

Good serve from Pliskova to cramp Halep up and she has advantage. 

Pliskova finally holds on the next point!

Perfectly executed gameplan so far from Halep.

Halep's game is built on making her opponents off-balance and uncomfortable.

That's been the case through 8 games.

— Matt Zemek (@mzemek) June 8, 2017

Just way too good from Halep!

The 3rd seed is playing at a really fast pace and is striking the ball beautifully. She leads 5-3.

Pliskova will now serve to stay alive in the opening set.

Pliskova holds for 3-4

Every service game by Pliskova has gone to deuce in the semi-final so far. 

Halep threatened to break again but Pliskova hits a powerful backhand up the line and then fires an ace to hold serve.

Throwback Thursday! A very young Jelena Ostapenko in 2009. 

En janvier 2009, Jelena Ostapenko remportait l'Open 10-12 du @TCBBtennis face à Fiona Ferro
(photo Michel Gombert) pic.twitter.com/oxKNRIO0NV

— Eric Salliot (@ericsalliot) June 8, 2017

Former champion Ana Ivanovic honoured at Roland Garros!

.@AnaIvanovic honoured at #RG17 https://t.co/O3snVfIiaI

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 8, 2017

Halep cruises to a 4-2 lead

The Romanian is hitting the ball so much better while Pliskova is spewing errors all over the court. 

A comfortable hold at 15 and it’s 4-2 to Halep.

What’s at stake in this match:

Karolina Pliskova can get to No 1 by reaching her first French Open final – her second major final out of the last three.

Halep would not only have to beat Pliskova but also finals debutante Jelena Ostapenko to wrest the top spot from Angelique Kerber.

Here’s a recap of all the action so far:

At age 20, Jelena Ostapenko is the youngest player to reach the French Open final since 19-year-old Ana Ivanovic 10 years ago.

Ostapenko turned 20 on Thursday and fans on Court Philippe Chatrier sang “Happy Birthday” to her.

“I love to play here, I love you guys, you’re amazing. I’m just happy with the way I celebrated my birthday,” Ostapenko said. “I was always playing aggressive and hitting the ball when I had a chance. It probably helps me to win today.”

The now retired Ivanovic was present at Roland Garros on Thursday and was honored by the French tennis federation in a ceremony after the first semi-final.

Tough hold for Pliskova, 2-3

Pliskova forced to save a break point again on her serve but she ensures that she doesn’t fall behind by a double break.

Simona Halep breaks early to take a 2-1 lead!

On her next service game, she saves two break points and consolidates with a forehand down the line winner. 

Great start by the third seed and former finalist.

The second women’s semi-final is now under way!

Simona Halep [3] vs Karolina Plsikova [2]

A birthday they will never forget... #RG17 pic.twitter.com/qbYRDa9I3A

— Reem Abulleil (@ReemAbulleil) June 8, 2017

Can Ostapenko recreate this? Win her first tour-level title at the French Open? She is one victory away. 

Ostapenko's never won tour singles title. Last player to win debut title at French Open was Guga Kuerten June 8, 1997: the day she was born!

— Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 (@christophclarey) June 8, 2017

After 2 hours and 24 minutes, Ostapenko won the match on her 50th winner!

What a splendid birthday treat for Jelena Osatapenko!

She becomes the first Latvian ever to reach a Grand Slam final and she does so on her 20th birthday.

Winning point!

FINAL! #RG17 #Ostapenko pic.twitter.com/ZEGvtsDx6T

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 8, 2017

20-year-old Jelena Ostapenko defeats 30th seed Timea Bacsinszky 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-3 to progress to her 1st Grand Slam final!

Ostapenko holds for 5-3

Great wheels displayed by Ostapenko as she just about manages to get a racquet on Bacsinszky’s drop shot and push it beyond her opponent. 

Bacsinszky sends a lob long at 40-0 and Ostapenko with a very crucial hold.

She’s one game away from making her first Grand Slam final.

Ostapenko breaks for 4-3

Two break points for Ostapenko. 40-15. 

She converts the very first one by moving Bacsinszky side to side and then hitting a winner into the open court.

This graphic perfectly encapsulates both players’ strategies.

No surprise here. pic.twitter.com/dKceQhp5Mi

— Ilya Ryvlin (@ryvlin) June 8, 2017

Glorious slow-mo of Ostapenko hitting a backhand!

'Penko Power. 💪 #RG17 pic.twitter.com/lqIlxxDpaY

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 8, 2017

After saving a break point on her own serve, Bacsinszky breaks back in the next game to level the 3rd set at 3-3.

Still anybody’s game.

STAT!

More than any man and they play best of 5. https://t.co/z14nbg6jXR

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) June 8, 2017

Ostapenko has 41 winners and 41 unforced errors in the match so far. This stat explains everything!

Ostapenko holds for 3-1 after a game that lasted seven minutes!

Ostapenko comes up with a big serve down the tee at 15-30 to get her out of trouble.

On the next point, she serves at the exact same point, but had to drive two backhands back-to-back to win the point. 

At 40-30, she sends a backhand just wide and then has a heated discussion with the chair umpire about where the ball actually landed. Deuce.

Big serve, return long from Bacsinszky and it’s advantage Ostapenko. She lets out a loud “COME ON!” with a fist pump aimed at her box. 

Another deuce, another advantage. Then, Bacsinszky steps in to take advantage of a short serve by Ostapenko and chips it back to win the point. Deuce again. 

Another hard-fought advantage s wasted by Ostapenko after she sends a backhand long on full stretch. 

A deep forehand return by Ostapenko puts Bacsinszky off-balance and she hits her own return into the net. 

Ostapenko FINALLY holds! What a long, long game.

Three straight breaks of serve and it’s 2-1 to Ostapenko

The Latvian still very much in control of the match. She just needs to put a cap on her unforced errors, which is of course easier said than done.

Ostapenko’s very game is built on a high-risk strategy of all-or-nothing. 

This set is very nicely poised. Can anyone consolidate, is the question.

Ostapenko fails to consolidate, it’s 1-1.

Bacsinszky happy to jsut play the waiting game and let the errors from Ostapenko’s racquet do the work for her.

Four errors from the young Latvian in her first service game of the set.

Ostapenko breaks for 1-0

Ostapenko takes the ball out of the air and smacks it cross-court to break for 1-0 in the deciding set. 

If she can reset and keep playing her attacking brand of tennis, the Latvian should be able to win easily.

She hits this shot os instinctively! And the power she can generate over her shoulder is incredible. 

It's an indication of Ostapenko's talent that she could hit a backhand above her eyes with perfect angle and placement.

— Matt Zemek (@mzemek) June 8, 2017

Take a look at the 2nd set stats. The piling unforced errors did the damage for Ostapenko. Bacsinszky playing quite neatly at the moment.

Bacsinszky the Battler

The Swiss gets her 6th break of the match to win the 2nd set 6-3 and push this SF to a decider.

Predictions? #RG17 pic.twitter.com/Cq497UxDNK

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 8, 2017

Timea Bacsinszky battles back to force the decider against Jelena Ostapenko 6-7(4), 6-3!

Bacsinszky takes the second set 6-3

Two set points for Bacsinszky on Ostapenko’s serve! 

Jelena saves the first one with a backhand drive into the corner. One more to go. 

And then she double faults to hand the set to Bacsinszky.

Bacsinszky consolidates her break for 5-3

Ostapenko is either hitting a winner or an unforced error. There’s no other way that she knows how to play!

The Latvian misses multiple great opportunities to break back with teh last one being a very simple overhead at the net. 

Bacsinszky consolidates for once in this semi-final. The Swiss player is one game away from taking this into the decider.

Ooof look at those numbers! That’s how hard Ostapenko hits her forehands! 

#StrongForehandsAreBeautiful pic.twitter.com/yf8Un8PIB4

— Chris Oddo (@TheFanChild) June 8, 2017

Bacsinszky breaks for 4-3

Ostapenko races to 40-0 on her serve but then misses two huge forehands – one far out wide and the other one dumped int the net.

At 40-30, Bacsinszky forces her opponent into the corner and she is unable to control her return. Deuce.

A forehand sent really long by the Swiss and it’s advantage Ostapenko.

Double fault and we are back to deuce. 

Break point (advantage) for Bacsinszky as she makes good use of spin to force a forehand error from Ostapenko. And then the 30th seed converts!

Ostapenko with a quick hold and Bacsinszky responds with a hold at 15 herself. 3-3.

This match still very much on Ostapenko’s racquet. She is the one controlling the points with either winners or errors, and dictating the pace of the amcth.

Bacsinszky will need to drastically change things up if she wants to extend this semi-final. Or wait for Ostapenko’s level to drop.

Ostapenko has barely shown any signs of nerves in her first-ever Grand Slam semi-final, Very impressive from the youngster.

Might overwhelm Ostapenko: Having to give an answer that's longer than 7 sentences.
Doesn't overwhelm Ostapenko: Playing RG semifinals.

— René Denfeld (@Renestance) June 8, 2017

After two straight breaks, we have two straight holds in the match. 2-2.

An error-strewn game from Ostapenko allows Bacsinszky to hold quite comfortably. 

The second set is back on serve.

Both players start off the second set by exchanging breaks. There has been no sustained momentum in this match, with eight breaks in total in the semi-final so far.

Ostapenko has not won a tour-level title in her career so far. She had also not won any matches at Roland Garros (0-2 record in main draw) before this year.

Another interesting stat:

Bacsinszky has an 8-23 lifetime record at Majors when dropping the first set. Ostapenko is 6-3 when winning set one.

Take a look at the first set stats between Ostapenko and Bacsinszky. The winner count from the Latvian made all the difference in the end.

Jelena Ostapenko wins the opening set of the semi-final against Timea Bacsinszky 7-6(4) in just over an hour.

Ostapenko wins the tie-break 7-4.

Ostapenko comes up with another backhand winner, this one hit at an awkward angle but it does the job. 4-3 to the Latvian. 

Bacsinszky attempts a drop shot but this time Ostapenko reached the ball easily and puts it away with confidence. 5-3. 

Gorgeous forehand winner from Ostapenko and it’s 6-3. Three set points for the 20-year-old!

The first one is dumped into the net by Ostapenko. But on the second set point, she comes up with a great serve down the tee, gets the short return and then hammers the ball straight down the middle to seal the opening set 7-4.

Tie-break – 3-3.

First point and mini-break of the tie-break goes to Ostapenko as she hits a backhand winner down the line.

The Latvian sprays her return on the next point to instantly hand the advantage back. She carves a drop shot to take Bacsinszky by surprise and makes it 1-2.

4th ace from the Swiss and she holds for 2-2. 

Backhand return error from Bacsinszky and it’s 2-3 to Ostapenko. 

This time it’s Bacsinszky who hits a great backhand into the corner that Ostapenko cannot return. 3-3 at the change of ends.

Jelena Ostapenko comes out to serve for the opening set and promptly goes down 0-40. 

This has been such a roller-coaster of a first set. Momentum swinging both ways from time to time.

Bacsinszky slices a return on her second break point to force an error from her opponent. 

6-6. Tie-break to decide the opening set.

Ostapenko’s reaction after missing that easy put away at the net! We feel you, Jelena.

(🎥Eurosport) pic.twitter.com/jTBNb9SkIN

— doublefault28 (@doublefault28) June 8, 2017

Ostapenko breaks for 6-5

Ostapenko wins the first two points on Bacsinszky’s serve for 0-30. 

She then misses an easy put away at the net, which really should have brought up three break points. Ostapenko slams her head in frustration. 

She changes the direction on the ball and swings at the ball from the middle of the court and puts it away for a winner. 15-40. 

Two break points.

Bacsinszky displays great skills to save the first break point. With great anticipation, she returns a smash from Ostapenko with a lob. 

On the second break point, Ostapenko goes down the line once again to break!

Different strokes, different strategies

Bacsinszky is trying to win every point at the net while Ostapenko is painting the lines with her forehand. 

Quite the contrasts in styles of play on display on Philippe-Chatrier Court. 

Ostapenko stops the bleeding, holds for 5-5.

Timea won 8 of 10 points after her MTO, she leads 5-4.

— Ilya Ryvlin (@ryvlin) June 8, 2017

Winners and unforced errors count so far:

Ostapenko – 12 and 9

Bacsinszky – 11 and 7.

Not much difference between the ratios for both players.

Great serving game by Bacsinszky which she seals with an ace. Leads 5-4, on serve.

Ostapenko to now serve to stay alive in this opener.

Bacsisnszky breaks right back for 4-4

Bacsinszky get some strapping done and play resumes!

And she instantly has two break points thanks to some poor serving by Ostapenko, which included a double fault.

One more error from the Latvian and the opening set is back even.

Ostapenko’s reactions at her own mistakes are quite hilarious!

Missing a return is sometimes funny. 😬 #Ostapenko pic.twitter.com/BQHNDkoGfc

— ً (@ashishxx_) June 8, 2017

Medical timeout

After the break, Bacsinszky calls for the trainer to have a look at her right thigh. 

Hope it isn’t anything serious as the match has been a high-quality one so far.

Replays show that she landed awkwardly on her right foot while chasing a point.

Ostapenko breaks to take a 4-3 lead

Backhand winner from the Latvian and she surges ahead. 

Ostapenko is not flinching at all and attacking on every point. It’s all-or-nothing from her.

Ostapenko holds for 3-3

Small window of opportunity for Bacsinszky at 15-30 on Ostapenko’s serve.

The Latvian is winning only 45% of her second serves.

Two break points for the 30th seed as she draws Ostapenko to the net once again – this is proving to be a great strategy against the baseliner.

Ostapenko saves both break points with some HUGE groundstrokes. The Latvian is forcing Bacsinszky on the run and then finishing off with a winner once she has her opponent stretched to one side of the court. 

Ostapenko finally holds after Bacsinszky dumps a backhand return into the net.

Tough service hold for Bacsinszky to make it 3-2

Bacsinszky wins the first point on her serve with a backhand pass down the line on the run. 15-0. 

Ace down the tee! First of the match. 30-0. 

Three points to Ostapenko and she brings up break point. 

The 20-year-old cannot control her returns and Bacsinszky manages to hold serve.

Ostapenko holds for 2-2

Great change in play by Bacsinszky as she comes in to put a  short return by Ostapenko away with a smash. 15-30.

Ostapenko wins the next point to make it 30-30 but then she loses a long rally at the net after Bacsinszky lobs her perfectly. Break point for the Swiss player.

The young Latvian saves the break point with another booming winner. Deuce. 

Two more errors from Bacsinszky’s racquet allow Ostapenko to hold for 2-2.

Ostapenko breaks back for 1-2

The Latvian gets on the board with a break at 30, and she is absolutely pounding her forehand!

Two errors from Bacsinszky didn’t help her cause either.

Bacsinszky breaks for 2-0

Ostapenko has come out all guns blazing in her first service game

The Latvian doesn;t hold back on the groundstrokes, and attempts to attack on every point.

Two huge forehands down the line brings the game to deuce.

On her second break point, Bacsinszky comes up with a beautiful drop shot to break Ostapenko’s serve.

Bacsinszky starts off with an easy service hold at 15

The Swiss player shows how well she can use spin early in the opening set to bring out a few errors from Ostapenko’s racquet. 1-0.

Ready? Play!

The first women’s semi-final is under way.

Bacsinszky to start serving.

Head-to-head stats:

First meeting between Bacsinszky and Ostapenko

Halep leads 4-1 over Pliskova

The women’s semi-finals line-up:

Timea Bacsinszky [30] vs Jelena Ostapenko

Karolina Pliskova [2] vs Simona Halep [3]

French Open 2017, women’s semis preview: Halep-Pliskova tussle for No 1 spot, birthday battle on cardshttp://www.firstpost.com

We now switch our focus to the women’s semi-finals

No 30 Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland will face unseeded Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia, with both players celebrating birthdays on Thursday: Ostapenko’s 20th, Bacsinszky’s 28th.

Second-seeded Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic will then face No 3 Simona Halep of Romania.

One more trophy joins the Indian cabinet!

Indian Grand Slam champions 🏆@Leander Paes: 18@Maheshbhupathi: 12 @MirzaSania: 6 @rohanbopanna: 1

— Zenia D'cunha (@ZENIADCUNHA) June 8, 2017

One hour to go for the women’s semi-finals to start

ONE hour until @RolandGarros Semifinals! #RG17 pic.twitter.com/Xa8x0XNa26

— wta (@WTA) June 8, 2017

What a fabulous day for India’s Rohan Bopanna. He wins his first Grand Slam title at the age of 37.

The winners pose with their trophies! This is the maiden Grand Slam title for both Rohan Bopanna and Garbiela Dabrowski. 

🏆 @GabyDabrowski @rohanbopanna #RG17 pic.twitter.com/hfGXKg8HyT

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 8, 2017

Here’s the winning point!

Champs! @GabyDabrowski/@rohanbopanna defeat Groenefeld/Farah 2-6, 6-2, 12-10 for the mixed doubles title. #RG17 pic.twitter.com/pVhkp3Fh7W

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 8, 2017

Rohan Bopanna and Garbiela Dabrowski win the Mixed Doubles final with a 2-6, 6-2, 12-10 victory over Anna-Lena Grönefeld and Robert Farah!

Gronefeld double faulted on match point to hand her opponents the title.

Dabrowski wins a sensational point at the net as she hammers a cross-court winner and it’s championship point for Bopanna and Dabrowski. 

Groenefeld hits a volley right in the middle of an empty court after Dabrowski was pulled to one end on full stretch. 10-10. 

Another match point for Bopanna/Dabrowski at 11-10.

9-9 in super tie-break

Groenefeld/Farah lead 8-6 and then Bopanna displays great instincts to win the next point. 8-7. 

Match points for Farah/Groenefeld! 

Farah sends a forehand down the line just centimetres wide and it’s 9-8. 

Great call by Bopanna on the next point to let the Groenefeld backhand pass and it was long. 9-9.

Dabrowski is unable to reach for a short return in time and her scrambling pick-up shot barely hits the top of the net. 6-6.

Farah wins the next point at the net and the German-Colombian pair now lead 7-6 with Groenefeld serving.

Medical timeout

Replays show that the tennis ball hit Farah in the eye, and that’s why he’s called for a medical timeout. 

Play resumes at 6-5 with Dabrowski serving after Farah gets eye drops in his eye that was bothering him.

Robert Farah has called for the trainer

The Colombian says that he can’t see as dirt kicked into his eyes. He’s waiting for the trainer to get eye drops before the super tie-break resumes.

Another splendid return from Bopanna and he makes it 6-5. 

Two Dabrowski serves coming up, very crucial for her to hold them to keep the advantage.

Super tie-break at 5-5

Groenefeld holds for 4-3, and then Bopanna squanders a point on his serve to go down 3-5. 

He fires a body serve and Groenefeld sends the return flying wide. 4-5.

Farah serving now, and Bopanna wins the point with a superb return at the net that split both the opponents in the middle. 5-5

Time for super tie-break to decide the winner of the Mixed Doubles Final

Bopanna/Dabrowski race ahead to 3-0 start. 

Groenefeld**/**Farah win the next three. 3-3.

Bopanna and Dabrowski win second set 6-2

On Groenfeld’s serve, Bopanna/Dabrowski bring up 0-30 before Farah pegs it back for 30-30

They share the next two points and then Bopanna/Dabrowski break to win the second set!

Dabrowski finally holds for 5-2

The Canadian manages to win a service game and it puts her team just one game away from forcing a decider. 

Groenfeld to now serve to stay alive in the second set.

Robert Farah serving at 3-2 after Bopanna consolidates their break

The Colombian is stretched to 30-30 and then Bopanna puts him on the run and brings up break points with a cross-court winner. 

Farah saves the first break point but Bopanna puts pressure on Groenefeld on the second to break!

Bopanna/Dabrowski lead 4-2 in the second set!

Bopanna/Dabrowski break right back, 2-2

A great returning game by the Indo-Canadian pair as they string together three crafty points to break back and level the second set at 2-2.

Dabrowski broken for the third time in a row

It’s been a horrendous serving day for the Canadian as she gets broken once again. Bopanna/Dabrowski trial 1-2.

Bopanna holds to start 2nd set, 1-0

Bopanna starts off the second set with a double fault. The Indo-Canadian pair have been serving really poorly in the mixed doubles final.

He hits a couple of big ones on his next two points and then fires a huge service winner down the tee. Unfortunately, the serve doesn’t;t stand as a foot fault is called against Bopanna. The Indian isn’t happy with the linesman’s call and gets it rechecked by the chair umpire. 

Chair umpire overrules the decision and the game is awarded to Bopanna/Dabrowski.

Groenefeld/Farah take the opening set 6-2 against Dabrowski/Bopanna

A love-hold by the German and she helps her team take the first set 6-2 in just 22 minutes.

Dabrowski broken again, falls behind 2-5

The Canadian is unable to hold serve for her second straight game in a row. 

She’s broken at love and now Gronefeld will serve for the opening set at 5-2.

Bopanna saves break point, holds for 3-2

Bopanna gets stretched to deuce on his service game as well but he saves the deciding point with a good serve that is returned long. 

The Indo-Canadian duo trail by a break in the opening set.

Gronefeld/Farah secure the early break, lead 3-1

After a hold each to start off the mixed doubles final, Gabriela Dabrowski’s serve is the first to get broken. 

Not the best start for  Dabrowski and Bopanna.

Bon jour and bienvenue!

It’s Day 12 at the French Open and we have an action-packed day ahead with two women’s semi-finals and the mixed doubles final. 

All eyes are on the Indo-Canadian pair of Rohan Bopanna and Gabriela Dabrowski as they take on the unseeded duo of Anna-Lena Groenfeld and Robert Farah.

Stay tuned for scores and updates from all the matches at Roland Garros.