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French Open 2021: Britain's Joe Salisbury wins mixed doubles title at Roland Garros

Joe Salisbury became the first Briton to win the mixed doubles at the French Open in 39 years as he claimed a three-set win alongside Desirae Krawczyk.

Salisbury, 29, and American Krawczyk lost the first set but fought back to beat Russian duo Aslan Karatsev and Elena Vesnina 2-6 6-4 10-5.

The last Briton to win the title at Roland Garros was John Lloyd in 1982.

It is Salisbury's second Grand Slam title following his 2020 men's doubles victory with Rajeev Ram in Australia.

"I just want to say to Des, it has been an incredible week for us and I don't think we expected this," said Salisbury after securing victory on Court Philippe Chatrier.