'Future Holds Great Things': Mladenovic & Guinard React to Heartbreaking Australian Open Mixed Doubles Final Loss
So Close to Glory: Mladenovic and Guinard Push Defending Champs in Thriller, Proud of Australian Open Run
Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard came agonizingly close to glory. Having reached the Australian Open mixed doubles final, the French pair put up a valiant fight against the defending champions.
Ultimately, the Australian duo of Olivia Gadecki and John Peers prevailed (4-6, 6-3, 10-8). After the final, Mladenovic and Guinard reflected on their defeat but chose to focus on the positives of the experience.
'We'll Keep Working to Chase Titles Like This'
"It was a great final. A match tiebreak comes down to very little. A few points here and there that cost us the match. It was the first time we've played together.
For me, it was even the first time playing in a big stadium like that, with a full crowd. It's valuable experience. I'm disappointed but satisfied. We'll keep working to go after titles like this," Guinard assured.
"I can only be proud today! We have the runners-up trophy, unfortunately, but honestly, the most important thing is giving ourselves the chance to reach this stage of the tournament. And I think we can be very proud: the future holds great things for us," Mladenovic concluded for the French Tennis Federation.
