By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday January 26, 2025

Katerina Siniakova: The Unrivaled Champion in Women’s Doubles is the ultimate doubles partner. All she does is win.

The Czech tennis star, Katerina Siniakova, celebrated her outstanding achievement by claiming her tenth major women’s doubles title on Sunday. Teaming up with American sensation Taylor Townsend, they triumphed over the formidable duo of Jelena Ostapenko and Hsieh Su-Wei with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-7(4), 6-3 in an exhilarating final match. This victory not only highlights their skills but also showcases the thrilling nature of competitive tennis.

With this remarkable win, Siniakova has now secured two of her major titles alongside Townsend, marking a significant milestone as she becomes the first woman since the legendary Martina Hingis to reach double-digit Slam titles. Hingis achieved her 10th major double title at Wimbledon in 2015, and Siniakova’s accomplishment adds her name to the history books of women’s tennis.

Reflecting on their journey, Siniakova expressed her excitement, stating, “This journey, I mean, it’s a roller coaster, and I love it.” She praised her partner, saying, “She’s an amazing girl. Yeah, as she said, I am totally vivid. I’m enjoying it. We are friends. Today exactly the match showed that we are helping each other, and I love it.” This camaraderie is crucial in high-stakes matches and demonstrates the power of teamwork in sports.

While Siniakova faced an early exit in the singles competition against Iga Swiatek, Townsend also experienced a tough loss to Mexico’s Renata Zarazua. However, their focus on doubles has proven immensely successful, as the duo clinched the Wimbledon title together last year. Siniakova’s impressive track record includes seven women’s doubles major titles with Barbora Krejcikova and one with Coco Gauff, further solidifying her status in the sport.

As a dynamic pairing, Townsend and Siniakova boast an impressive record of 15-1 together at Grand Slam events. This statistic underscores their synergy on the court and their ability to perform under pressure, making them a formidable team in the world of professional tennis.