On Sunday, Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Canadian to secure a Grand Slam women’s doubles title. She accomplished this feat alongside her partner Erin Routliffe, emerging victorious in the U.S. Open final with a straight-sets victory.
In an impressive display of skill and determination, Dabrowski and Routliffe triumphed over their opponents, Laura Siegemund of Germany and Vera Zvonareva of Russia, with a scoreline of 7-6 (9), 6-3 at the prestigious Arthur Ashe Stadium.
At the age of 31, Gabriela Dabrowski’s achievement marked a significant moment in Canadian tennis history. She follows in the footsteps of Bianca Andreescu, who claimed the U.S. Open women’s singles championship in 2019, making her the last Canadian to secure a Grand Slam title before Dabrowski’s remarkable win.
Canadian Duo Triumphs at U.S. Open Doubles Championship
Prior to her U.S. Open victory, Dabrowski had already established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of tennis. She had previously clinched mixed doubles titles at the Australian Open in 2018 and the French Open in 2017. Now, at the age of 31, she can proudly add the U.S. Open women’s doubles title to her growing collection of Grand Slam triumphs.
The historic win at the U.S. Open solidifies Gabriela Dabrowski’s status as a trailblazer in Canadian tennis, and her remarkable journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes across the country.
Erin Routliffe, originally born in New Zealand to Canadian parents, spent her formative years in Caledon, Ontario, and currently resides in Montreal. While in her junior years, Routliffe had previously represented Canada in tennis competitions.
Their partnership came to fruition just a month prior at the National Bank Open in Montreal, following a challenging season for both players, during which their respective partnerships failed to yield desired results. Remarkably, the U.S. Open marked only their fourth tournament appearance as a doubles duo.
During the trophy ceremony, Routliffe expressed her gratitude for Gabriela Dabrowski taking a chance on their partnership, stating, “She really took a chance on me, and I really appreciate it and love her for it. I hope we can achieve many more outstanding results together in the future.”
