Roland-Garros 2025: Hewett and Reid on Hunt for More RG Glory
The 2025 Roland-Garros tournament is shaping up to be an exciting event, with several top players vying for glory. In the women’s doubles, Paralympic singles and doubles champion Yui Kamiji is partnering South Africa’s Kgothatso Montjane. The pair lost in the final last year to the Netherlands’ Diede de Groot and Aniek van Koot. Despite Kamiji’s top singles seeding this year and double Paralympic gold, the Japanese player said she still feels like she’s challenging for titles here at Roland-Garros having lost in the quarter-finals of the singles a year ago.
According to Roland-Garros, Kamiji had a candid assessment of her chances. "Before coming to Paris, I thought because I won the singles and doubles gold medal, I was happy to come back. But when I saw last year’s results, I lost in the first round here and I didn’t win a doubles as well, so I did nothing last year. So I’m a wonderful challenger, that’s what I’m thinking now." This mindset highlights Kamiji’s determination to make a strong comeback.
Kamiji, who is reportedly the smallest person in the women’s wheelchair, attributes her success to her strategic approach. As quoted by Roland-Garros, she said, "I think I’m the smallest person in the women’s wheelchair, so I can’t use power and strength. I have to be smart all the time and I need to see the full court, how my opponent is getting in or out of the court and how that can work for me." This cerebral approach has served her well, as evidenced by her recent win.
In their opening doubles matchup, Kamiji and Montjane demonstrated their strength as a team, winning 6-0, 6-3 against De Groot and new partner 19-year-old Ksenia Chasteau. This victory sets the stage for an exciting campaign, with Kamiji and Montjane looking to go all the way.
The women’s doubles competition at Roland-Garros is always highly anticipated, and this year’s tournament promises to be no exception. With top players like Kamiji and Montjane in contention, fans can expect thrilling matches and high-quality tennis. As Roland-Garros reports, the competition is heating up, and it will be interesting to see how the tournament unfolds.
In related news, other top players are also gearing up for the tournament. As the competition continues to build, Roland-Garros will provide comprehensive coverage of all the action. With expert analysis and up-to-date results, fans can stay informed about the latest developments in the world of tennis.
