Complex sentence: In Roland Garros, Melo managed to reach the final of Mixed Doubles with American player Vania King, losing the final by two sets to one; however, this was the first time since 2001 that a Brazilian reached the final of a Grand Slam.
Split into simpler sentences: In Roland Garros, Melo reached the final of the Mixed Doubles with American player Vania King, losing the final by two sets to one. This was the first time since 2001 that a Brazilian reached the final of a Grand Slam.