Roland Garros Rewind May 27, 2020

First two steps: Paris results for Australian Open champs since 1999

Revisit how reigning Australian Open champions have performed in Paris over the past 20 years since 1999.

In 1999, reigning Australian Open champion Martina Hingis was again denied the career Grand Slam, as she lost out to Stefanie Graf in a thrilling final in Paris. — 01 /21

In 1999, reigning Australian Open champion Martina Hingis was again denied the career Grand Slam, as she lost out to Stefanie Graf in a thrilling final in Paris.

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After capturing her third Grand Slam title in Melbourne in 2000, Lindsay Davenport was beaten by Belgian Dominique Monami in the first round in Paris. — 02 /21

After capturing her third Grand Slam title in Melbourne in 2000, Lindsay Davenport was beaten by Belgian Dominique Monami in the first round in Paris.

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Fresh off of her maiden Slam title at the Australian Open, Jennifer Capriati won the 2001 French Open title by beating Kim Clijsters in a dramatic 1–6, 6–4, 12–10 final. — 03 /21

Fresh off of her maiden Slam title at the Australian Open, Jennifer Capriati won the 2001 French Open title by beating Kim Clijsters in a dramatic 1–6, 6–4, 12–10 final.

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After successfully defending her Australian crown, Capriati's title defense in Paris in 2002 was ended by Serena Williams in a three-set semifinal. — 04 /21

After successfully defending her Australian crown, Capriati's title defense in Paris in 2002 was ended by Serena Williams in a three-set semifinal.

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In 2003, Serena was dethroned by Justine Henin in the semifinals, ending her 33-match winning streak at Grand Slams. — 05 /21

In 2003, Serena was dethroned by Justine Henin in the semifinals, ending her 33-match winning streak at Grand Slams.

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Henin was beaten just once on the Parisian clay between 2003 and 2007 - in a second round shocker courtesy of Italy's Tathiana Garbin in 2004, the year the Belgian won the Australian Open. — 06 /21

Henin was beaten just once on the Parisian clay between 2003 and 2007 - in a second round shocker courtesy of Italy's Tathiana Garbin in 2004, the year the Belgian won the Australian Open.

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After winning the 2005 Australian Open, Serena competed in just two tournaments between the Melbourne and Wimbledon, and was forced to withdraw from the French Open due to an ankle injury. — 07 /21

After winning the 2005 Australian Open, Serena competed in just two tournaments between the Melbourne and Wimbledon, and was forced to withdraw from the French Open due to an ankle injury.

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Australian Open champion and World No.1 Amélie Mauresmo was beaten in the fourth round of her home major in 2006, losing in three sets to Czech teenager Nicole Vaidisova. — 08 /21

Australian Open champion and World No.1 Amélie Mauresmo was beaten in the fourth round of her home major in 2006, losing in three sets to Czech teenager Nicole Vaidisova.

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Another chapter in the storied rivalry between Serena and Henin was written at the 2007 French Open, where the American Australian Open champion was beaten by the Belgian in the quarterfinals. — 09 /21

Another chapter in the storied rivalry between Serena and Henin was written at the 2007 French Open, where the American Australian Open champion was beaten by the Belgian in the quarterfinals.

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2008 Australian Open champion Maria Sharapova was beaten in the fourth round by compatriot Dinara Safina in Paris, despite serving for the match. — 10 /21

2008 Australian Open champion Maria Sharapova was beaten in the fourth round by compatriot Dinara Safina in Paris, despite serving for the match.

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In a classic clash in 2009, Serena, again entering the French Open as Australian Open champion, was beaten in the last eight by eventual champion Svetlana Kuznetsova, 7-6(3), 5-7, 7-5. — 11 /21

In a classic clash in 2009, Serena, again entering the French Open as Australian Open champion, was beaten in the last eight by eventual champion Svetlana Kuznetsova, 7-6(3), 5-7, 7-5.

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For the second straight year, Serena was beaten in the quarterfinals in Paris after winning the Australian Open - in 2010, Samantha Stosur scored a 6-2, 6-7(2), 8-6 win. — 12 /21

For the second straight year, Serena was beaten in the quarterfinals in Paris after winning the Australian Open - in 2010, Samantha Stosur scored a 6-2, 6-7(2), 8-6 win.

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After winning the 2011 Australian Open, Kim Clijsters briefly returned to World No.1, but suffered a shock defeat to Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands in the second round of that year's French Open. — 13 /21

After winning the 2011 Australian Open, Kim Clijsters briefly returned to World No.1, but suffered a shock defeat to Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands in the second round of that year's French Open.

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Victoria Azarenka started 2012 on a 26-match winning streak, which included a maiden Grand Slam at the Australian Open, but lost in the fourth round of the French Open to Dominika Cibulkova. — 14 /21

Victoria Azarenka started 2012 on a 26-match winning streak, which included a maiden Grand Slam at the Australian Open, but lost in the fourth round of the French Open to Dominika Cibulkova.

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Arriving in Paris as Melbourne champion for the second straight year in 2013, Azarenka recorded her best-ever result by reaching the semifinals before losing to Maria Sharapova. — 15 /21

Arriving in Paris as Melbourne champion for the second straight year in 2013, Azarenka recorded her best-ever result by reaching the semifinals before losing to Maria Sharapova.

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A champion in Paris in 2011, reigning Australian Open winner Li Na was unable to win a match in 2014 thanks to a first-round upset at the hands of Kristina Mladenovic. — 16 /21

A champion in Paris in 2011, reigning Australian Open winner Li Na was unable to win a match in 2014 thanks to a first-round upset at the hands of Kristina Mladenovic.

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Serena captured three of the four majors in 2015, which began when she won a sixth Australian Open title and continued with a three-set win over first-time finalist Lucie Safarova in Paris. — 17 /21

Serena captured three of the four majors in 2015, which began when she won a sixth Australian Open title and continued with a three-set win over first-time finalist Lucie Safarova in Paris.

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In the midst of a career year in 2016, where she won both the Australian and US Opens and reached World No.1, Angelique Kerber was beaten in the first round of the French Open by Kiki Bertens. — 18 /21

In the midst of a career year in 2016, where she won both the Australian and US Opens and reached World No.1, Angelique Kerber was beaten in the first round of the French Open by Kiki Bertens.

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In the early stages of pregnancy when she captured the 2017 Australian Open title, Serena was a spectator in Paris later in the year, cheering on sister Venus who reached the fourth round. — 19 /21

In the early stages of pregnancy when she captured the 2017 Australian Open title, Serena was a spectator in Paris later in the year, cheering on sister Venus who reached the fourth round.

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Caroline Wozniacki earned Grand Slam glory at the 2018 Australian Open, but was beaten by Daria Kasatkina in a round of 16 match that stretched across two days in Paris. — 20 /21

Caroline Wozniacki earned Grand Slam glory at the 2018 Australian Open, but was beaten by Daria Kasatkina in a round of 16 match that stretched across two days in Paris.

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Capturing back-to-back Slams at the 2018 US Open and 2019 Australian Open, then-World No.1 Naomi Osaka was upset at the hands of then-doubles World No.1 Katerina Siniakova in the third round in Paris last year. — 21 /21

Capturing back-to-back Slams at the 2018 US Open and 2019 Australian Open, then-World No.1 Naomi Osaka was upset at the hands of then-doubles World No.1 Katerina Siniakova in the third round in Paris last year.

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