Serbia Novak Djokovic defeated
Britain’s Andy Murray in the final of the French Open at Roland Garros to win
his 13th Grand Slam. With this victory, Djokovic won his maiden
Roland Garros crown and also completed his career Grand Slam dream.
Coming from a set down, the Serb
won back to back three sets to oust Murray from the title hunt. He won 3-6,
6-1, 6-2, and 6-4. The world number one etched his name in the history books by
becoming the first man since 1969 to hold all four grand slams concurrently.
After a rather sluggish start, Djokovic came back with all guns blazing, only
to destroy Murray hopes of becoming the first player from Britain to win the
French Open since 1935.
A lot was stake at Murray, who has
not only gunning for glory but also looking to shut down his critics. On the
contrary, for Djokovic, the French Open was the only silverware missing from
his trophy cabinet and the weather gods made it even more difficult for him to
his hands on it. Djokovic battled the weather and an adamant opponent, to make
his way to the summit. Earlier, 22 year old sensation Garbine Muguruza had stunned
Serena Williams to win the crown in straight sets 7-5, 6-4 in women’s singles.
Men’s doubles title is won by F.
Lopez and M. Lopez, who stunned Bryan brothers in finals by 4-6, 7-6, and 3-6.
Women doubles title is won by C. Garcia and K. Mladenovic by 6-3, 2-6, 6-4.
Mixed double is won by M. Hingis and L. Paes who beat S. Mirza and I. Dodig in
finals by 4-6, 6-4, and 10-8. Next Grand Slam event will be Wimbledon which
will start from 27 June 2016 in Wimbledon.
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