Wang Xinyu (R) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei celebrate during the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
PARIS, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Wang Xinyu of China and Hsieh Su-wei of Chinese Taipei came from one set down to defeat No. 10 seeds Leylah Fernandez of Canada and Taylor Townsend of the United States 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-1 to win the women's doubles title at the French Open on Sunday.
37-year-old Hsieh and 21-year-old Wang, who were unseeded, broke twice in the decider to surge to a demanding 5-1 lead before Hsieh was serving for the victory.
Despite missing the first championship point at 40-15, Hsieh fired a winner to convert on the second, securing her fifth Grand Slam doubles trophy, while Wang captured her first Grand Slam glory.
As a doubles pair, Hsieh and Wang were playing in just their second event. ■
Wang Xinyu (L) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei compete during the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (R) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei celebrate during the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (R) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei talk to each other during the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (2nd L) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei (1st L) of Chinese Taipei pose with Leylah Fernandez (1st R) of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States before their women's doubles final at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (R) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei celebrate during the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (L) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei hold together the Simonne Mathieu Cup after winning the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
First-placed Wang Xinyu (3rd R) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei (2nd R) of Chinese Taipei and runner-up Leylah Fernandez (3rd L) of Canada/Taylor Townsend (2nd L) of the United States pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the women's doubles at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (L) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei kiss the Simonne Mathieu Cup after winning the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (L) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei hold together the Simonne Mathieu Cup after winning the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (R) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei celebrate during the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (L) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei celebrate winning the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (R) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei celebrate during the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (L) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei celebrate winning the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (R) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei celebrate during the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (rear) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei celebrate winning the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (L) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei hold together the Simonne Mathieu Cup after winning the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (L) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei celebrate winning the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (L) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei celebrate winning the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (L) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei kiss the Simonne Mathieu Cup after winning the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
First-placed Wang Xinyu (2nd R) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei (1st R) of Chinese Taipei and runner-up Leylah Fernandez (2nd L) of Canada/Taylor Townsend (1st L) of the United States pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the women's doubles at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (L) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei hold together the Simonne Mathieu Cup after winning the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu (L) of China/Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei hold together the Simonne Mathieu Cup after winning the women's doubles final against Leylah Fernandez of Canada/Taylor Townsend of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
