Kato/Puetz Clinch Roland Garros Mixed Doubles Title

Teaming for the first time at Roland Garros, Miyu Kato and Tim Puetz completed their dream run in style on Thursday when they captured the mixed doubles title.

In a tight final, the Japanese-German team clawed past Bianca Andreescu and Michael Venus 4-6, 6-4, 10-6 to claim the crown at the clay-court major after one hour and 35 minutes.

“Miyu, it is unbelievable what has happened in the past 10 days,” Puetz said during the trophy ceremony. “I hope this helps you. I am very, very happy to win.”

Kato and Puetz held their nerve in the key moments on Court Philippe-Chatrier, saving four break points in the second set before they were the more consistent team in the Match Tie-break to triumph.

“I am so glad I have you as a partner,” Kato said to Puetz during the ceremony. “Thank you so much for always supporting me and cheering me up.”

It is a first mixed doubles title for both the 35-year-old Puetz and the 28-year-old Kato. Puetz has won seven tour-level men’s doubles titles, while Kato has clinched two WTA Tour doubles crowns.

Kato and Puetz were dominant throughout their run in Paris, not dropping a set en route to the final.