In an intense mixed doubles semi-final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Dutch duo of Demi Schuurs and Wesley Koolhof faced off against the Chinese pair Xinyu Wang and Zhizhen Zhang. Held on Court 7 at Roland-Garros, the match was a rollercoaster of emotions and showcased high-level tennis from both teams.
Date: Thursday, 1 August 2024
Time: 17:30 Paris Time
Location: Roland-Garros, Court 7
Event: Mixed Doubles Semi-final
Paris Olympics Tennis Mixed Doubles Semi-final: Schuurs/Koolhof vs. Wang/Zhang at Roland-Garros Match Summary
Duration: 1 hour and 33 minutes
Set Breakdown:
- 1st Set: 37 minutes
- 2nd Set: 42 minutes
- 3rd Set: 14 minutes
Final Score:
- NED (Schuurs/Koolhof): 6 – 4 – [4]
- CHN (Wang/Zhang): 2 – 6 – [10]
Paris Olympics Tennis Mixed Doubles Semi-final: Schuurs/Koolhof vs. Wang/Zhang at Roland-Garros: 1st Set Highlights
In the first set, the Dutch pair Schuurs and Koolhof started strong, securing a 6-2 victory. Their solid service game and effective returns kept the Chinese duo at bay. Schuurs/Koolhof served a total of 1 ace and committed only 1 double fault. They won 59% of their receiving points and converted 3 out of 9 break points. The Chinese pair, despite their efforts, struggled with consistency, committing 13 unforced errors.
Paris Olympics Tennis Mixed Doubles Semi-final: Schuurs/Koolhof vs. Wang/Zhang at Roland-Garros: 2nd Set Highlights
The second set saw a resurgence from the Chinese pair, who managed to level the match by winning 6-4. Wang and Zhang improved their service game, with Wang serving an ace and the pair committing no double faults. Their aggressive play and strong returns disrupted the rhythm of the Dutch team, who struggled with 3 double faults and several unforced errors.
Paris Olympics Tennis Mixed Doubles Semi-final: Schuurs/Koolhof vs. Wang/Zhang at Roland-Garros: 3rd Set Highlights
The deciding set was a match tiebreak, where the Chinese pair dominated with a score of [10-4]. Schuurs and Koolhof faltered under pressure, winning only 4 points in total. Wang and Zhang showcased their resilience and tactical prowess, maintaining a high level of play to secure their spot in the finals.
Total Match Statistics
Throughout the match, Schuurs and Koolhof served 2 aces and committed 6 double faults, compared to Wang and Zhang’s 1 ace and 4 double faults. The Dutch pair achieved 28 service winners while the Chinese team managed 29. Schuurs and Koolhof had a first-serve percentage of 56%, winning 20 points on their first serve and 14 on their second. Wang and Zhang, with a first-serve percentage of 65%, won 34 points on their first serve and 11 on their second. In receiving points, Schuurs and Koolhof won 40% while Wang and Zhang won 37%. Break point conversions stood at 27% for Schuurs/Koolhof and 100% for Wang/Zhang. Forced errors were 19 for the Dutch and 15 for the Chinese, with unforced errors at 17 for Schuurs/Koolhof and 21 for Wang/Zhang.
Conclusion
This semi-final match at Roland-Garros highlighted the dynamic and unpredictable nature of mixed doubles tennis. Despite a strong start, Schuurs and Koolhof were ultimately overpowered by the resilient Wang and Zhang, who displayed exceptional teamwork and skill to secure their place in the finals.
Chair Umpire: Robert Balmforth (GBR)
Stay tuned for more updates from the Paris Olympics 2024 as the tennis competition continues to thrill and entertain fans worldwide.
