Jumping out to a 40-15 lead in the match's twelfth game, Dominique van Roost arrived at double match point. She got a short ball to swing at in the next rally, but sent a big forehand just wide for 40-30. Still intent on getting a game, Grzybowska kept the ball deep in the next point, forcing an error for deuce. The goose eggs stayed on the board, though. I believe this was the first time playing together for Van Roost and Rikl.
Mixed doubles is a bit of an afterthought in the world of tennis.
The men each held serve for 1-1, but Guse was quickly broken. It was mostly Kratzmann's fault, as he missed volleys on the last two points of the game. A convincing hold from Van Roost put her and Rikl ahead 3-1. Kratzmann held at love for 3-2 and helped put together a spirited break of Rikl, completed when Guse punched a volley into the open court. Trailing 0-30 in the following game, Rikl and Van Roost each did some outstanding retrieving before one last touch volley eluded a tired Dominique.