5 Memorable Matches at Roland Garros
The 2018 French Open looks set to be an exciting one with Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova making a comeback; Rafael Nadal still dominating the clay courts like it is nobody's business, and players like Wawrinka and Thiem ready to give him a run for his money.
The Grand Slams give us plenty of moments to cherish – some are joyous, some are heart-breaking and others are nail-biting.
It is a delight to relive these moments. So let us go back in time and reminiscence some of the unforgettable moments of the French Open:
#1 Yannick Noah vs Mats Wilander, Final, 1983
Yannick Noah was a 23-year-old from France and the entire nation's hopes rested on his shoulders as there had been no French winner at Roland Garros since 1946.
Noah's opponent in the final was Mats Wilander. Wilander was the defending champion and the more superior player, and the odds were in Wilander's favour. But, Noah with his athleticism, charisma and a little help from the partisan French crowd overcame Mats Wilander 6-2, 7-5, 7-6. He played with his trademark style of diving, lunging and rolling on the court.
It was an inspiring and emotional match for everyone in the stadium, and the crowd, along with Noah's father, went berserk and came on to the court. It is still a memorable victory as no Frenchman has won the title after him.
Here are the highlights of this match -