Katerina Siniakova, Taylor Townsend extend dominance to clinch Roland Garros doubles crown

PARIS: Doubles world number ones Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend claimed their first French Open women’s doubles title as a partnership after a dominant straight-sets victory here at Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday.

The top seeds defeated second seeds Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic 6-2, 7-5 in one hour and 32 minutes, reinforcing their status as the leading doubles team of the 2026 season.

Siniakova, already one of the most decorated doubles players in the modern game, added another Grand Slam title to her remarkable collection.

The Czech star now holds 11 major doubles crowns and secured her fourth Roland Garros title.

Her previous triumphs in Paris came alongside Barbora Krejcikova in 2018 and 2021, and with Coco Gauff in 2024, underlining her sustained excellence across different partnerships and eras.

For Townsend, the victory marks a defining moment in her career. The American captured her first French Open title after falling just short in 2023, when she finished runner-up alongside Leylah Fernandez.

This breakthrough success completes a long-awaited milestone at Roland Garros and confirms her growing stature on the doubles circuit.

Reflecting on their triumph, Townsend expressed gratitude for her two-and-a-half-year partnership with Siniakova.

“Two and a Half years has been so much fun to get to know you on the court, off the court, get a chance to know your family and everyone who's behind you who loves you and care about you, and you can add that. Me and my team and my people, we love and care about you as well,” Townsend said.

“So thank you for being by my side, and thank you for being a friend.”