PARIS (AP) Michael Venus has been like an older brother to Ryan Harrison, and the American says that makes their French Open doubles title even more special.
Harrison and Venus, who is from New Zealand, beat American Donald Young and Santiago Gonzalez of Mexico 7-6 (5), 6-7 (4), 6-3 on Saturday to earn their first Grand Slam title.
Venus moved to the United States when he was young and the pair grew up playing tennis together under the tutelage of Harrison’s father Pat, who is still Venus’ coach.
”It’s even more special that we’re able to do it alongside each other because he’s like a brother,” the 25-year-old Ryan Harrison said.