Summary

  • Australian eighth seed Ashleigh Barty beats 19-year-old Marketa Vondrousova 6-1 6-3 in French Open women's singles final

  • Barty claims her first Grand Slam singles title

  • World number one Novak Djokovic loses 6-2 3-6 7-5 5-7 7-5 to Austrian fourth seed Dominic Thiem in men's semi-finals

  • Djokovic had been bidding to hold all four Grand Slam titles at once

  • Thiem faces 11-time champion Rafael Nadal in Sunday's final - a repeat of last year's showpiece

  • Click button at top of page for commentary from BBC Radio 5 Live tennis team

  1. Bye!published at 17:05 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    So that's all from the women's singles at the 2019 French Open and a new star has been born.

    If you missed any of Ashleigh Barty's first Grand Slam singles win, read all about it here.

    Weather permitting, we'll be back for the men's final between Dominic Thiem and Rafael Nadal at around 14:00 BST tomorrow.

    Ash BartyImage source, Rex Features
  2. 'It's been such a journey'published at 17:05 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty wins French Open

    French Open champion Ashleigh Barty: "To Marketa, it's been an incredible two weeks. Your whole season has been brilliant. No doubt you will be in Grand Slam finals in the future.

    "To the French federation and sponsors - incredible changes to Roland Garros. You fans make this tournament so special. You're so passionate and enthusiastic. It's great playing tennis on these beautiful courts.

    "To my team, thanks for sticking with me. It's been such a journey the past three years - let's celebrate tonight."

    Ash BartyImage source, Reuters
  3. 'Ashleigh gave me a lesson'published at 17:02 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty wins French Open

    Marketa Vondrousova used her speech after the trophy presentation to say 'hi' to her mum, before adding:

    "Congratulations Ashleigh, you gave me a lesson today so thank you.

    "You are an amazing player and such a nice person so you deserve this.

    "Even though I didn't get the win today, I enjoyed my time here and am happy with everything that happened here.

    "Thanks to my team. You work really hard and it's amazing what we did here. I'm really grateful for you and you're so special to me."

  4. Postpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Roland Garros

    Two members of the Roland Garros staff are frantically pointing at Ash Barty to turn to her left for the snappers on that side of the court.

    They're like a pair of cops, trying to divert traffic.

    The pointing gets quicker and more frenzied as the clock ticks in this slick ceremony... finally Barty sees them and turns around.

    Phew!

  5. Postpublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty wins French Open

    The Australian national anthem plays. Barty decides not to sing, probably a safe choice given she's stood on a podium all on her own.

    bartyImage source, Reuters
  6. Postpublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty wins French Open

    Rousing music plays out on Chatrier as Barty poses for pictures with her new silverware.

  7. Postpublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty wins French Open

    Ashleigh Barty is up next.

    She lifts the trophy into the air and the Chatrier crowd cheers before the Australian hugs it into her chest.

    Ashleigh Barty of Australia celebrates victoryImage source, Getty Images
  8. Postpublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty wins French Open

    Marketa Vondrousova is up next to collect her runners-up trophy. Fair play to the Czech 19-year-old, she's got a big smile on her face.

  9. Postpublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty wins French Open

    A lineswoman comes up to receive a silver plate from Evert. Presumably for all her work over the past two weeks.

  10. Postpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty wins French Open

    Nope, seven-time French Open champion Chris Evert gets the flowers. She will do the trophy presentation.

    But first, we get a video summing up her career.

  11. Postpublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty wins French Open

    A ball boy has a bouquet of flowers that is as big as his entire torso. Assuming those will be Barty's soon.

  12. Postpublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty wins French Open

    Two Aussies (I presume) in the crowd have a yellow and green sign which says 'Barty Party'. It certainly is.

  13. Postpublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty wins French Open

    The ball boys and girls file onto the court, followed by the linesmen and women. They'll run out of space on there soon.

  14. Postpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty 6-1 6-3 Vondrousova

    Hordes of people come onto Chatrier as they set up for the trophy presentation.

    Meanwhile, Vondrousova is in her chair on her phone.

  15. Postpublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty 6-1 6-3 Vondrousova

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    We knew Barty had the variety, but could she use it strategically time and time again? She did.

    I think Barty has such a good understanding of herself. She's found that love for the game. When she goes through tough situations she doesn't panic or is rattled. She worked her way through each stumbling block that would have stopped a lot of other players.

    Ashleigh Barty celebratesImage source, Reuters
  16. Postpublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty 6-1 6-3 Vondrousova

    Barty said on court after the match:

    "It's unbelievable. I played the perfect match today. I'm so proud of myself and my team. It's been a crazy two weeks.

    "I was very nervous. Marketa's had an amazing season. She's only just started her climb. She'll be in many more Grand Slam finals I'm sure.

    "It's a special place for Australian players so I'm incredibly proud of what I've been able to achieve and it's been an incredible two weeks."

    Ashleigh Barty of Australia reactsImage source, EPA
  17. Postpublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty 6-1 6-3 Vondrousova

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    It certainly could not have happened to a better person. Well liked and you feel like she deserves it. Retired for almost two years then returned. It was an impressive effort from Barty.

    She played such a disciplined match today.

  18. Postpublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty 6-1 6-3 Vondrousova

    Barty's compatriots will appreciate her wrapping that up in an hour and ten minutes.

    It's pretty late over in Australia.

    Ashleigh BartyImage source, EPA
  19. Postpublished at 16:44 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty 6-1 6-3 Vondrousova

    The Australian kneels and leans her head on her racquet. She's had a long journey, via a quick cricket career, to get here.

  20. game, set and match

    Game, set and match Bartypublished at 16:43 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

    Barty 6-1 6-3 Vondrousova

    Grand Slam singles final? Completed it.

    Ashleigh Barty made that look easy.