Third seeds Lukas Dlouhy and Leander Paes defeated Wesley Moodie and Dick Norman 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the final of Roland Garros to win their first Grand Slam title!

This was the second title for the Czech-Indian duo, who teamed up one year ago at Roland Garros. They won title together in Bangkok last year. They are 2-3 lifetime in finals together.

"I think it's fantastic to actually win a title, especially when you're playing with Lukas who is in a Grand Slam final and winning for the first time," said Paes. "The momentum of the mind in a final goes up and down, and we've played quite a few finals together, the US Open last year. We had a tough loss in the semi-finals of Wimbledon last year. To work with someone who is willing to put his best foot forward is a really big thrill.

"It's not always about trying to hit a better return or a better serve. It's all about the mind. That's what I appreciate about Lukas. He comes out there and he tries to be a better player every single day. That's really fun, too, and a pleasure to play with."

It was the sixth career tour level title for Dlouhy.

"It's a great feeling to win this, such a big event, especially it's the first Grand Slam title," said Dlouhy. "I'm so happy about it. I have to thank my partner, Leander to carry me the all two weeks, and of course the coach and all the guys who were here with us to make a good atmosphere and be relaxed for the match."

For Moodie and Norman, who upset No. 7 seeds Max Mirnyi and Andy Ram in the first round and saved three match points in their semi-final win over No. 2 seeds Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan, this was third tournament appearance together and their first in a Grand Slam tournament.


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Lukas Dlouhy and Leander Paes win French Open men's doubles