Australia’s Epic Comeback: Ebden and Peers Win Gold at Roland-Garros

In an exciting turn of events at Roland-Garros, the Australian tennis duo of Matthew Ebden and John Peers showcased a stunning comeback to secure the gold medal in men’s tennis doubles. They faced off against the American team of Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek, ending the match with a nail-biting score of 6-7 (6), 7-6 (1), 10-8.

This victory marks a significant moment for Australia, as it’s their first gold medal in Olympic tennis since the legendary duo known as the “Woodies,” Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge, triumphed back in 1996 in Atlanta.

The match didn’t start in the Australians’ favor. They were down a set and a break, but Ebden and Peers dug deep. Their fight back commenced when Peers landed a crucial volley at break point when the score was 3-4 in the second set. It didn’t take long for Ebden to follow suit, making a spectacular net shot and suddenly swinging the momentum in their favor, knotting the score at 5-4.

The crowd at Roland Garros became alive with excitement as the Australians rallied to gain control of the match. They charged into the super tiebreak, jumping to an 8-3 lead despite the American fans chanting “U-S-A” in support of Ram and Krajicek.

The American pair seemed to hold the upper hand for much of the game until the tide turned in the second set. After Ebden’s heroics at the net that leveled the score at 4-4, the spectators responded to their every move, cheering loudly as they took the second set in a thrilling tie-break.

In what turned out to be a dramatic super tiebreak, the Australians found themselves unable to convert on their first three match points. With the chants of “U-S-A” growing louder at a tense 9-8 on Peers’ serve, the duo showed remarkable composure to clinch the gold with a decisive smash.

As this exciting match unfolded at Roland Garros, it not only highlighted the skill and determination of Ebden and Peers but also brought tennis fans together in a celebration of sportsmanship. The Australians’ victory sealed Australia’s 12th gold medal at the Paris Olympics.