PARIS (AP) — Nakopo ng tambalan nina Michael Venus at Ryan Harrison ang French Open doubles title nang pataubin ang karibal na sina Donald Young ng U.S. at Santiago Gonzalez ng Mexico 7-6 (5), 6-7 (4), 6-3 nitong Sabado (Linggo sa Manila).

“It’s even more special that we’re able to do it alongside each other, because he’s like a brother,” sambit ng 25-anyos na si Harrison.

“He’s been a part of my family. We have been a home away from home for him ... He was like a brother growing up. He taught me how to drive, taught me how to do a lot of things. Didn’t teach me how to talk to girls, one thing he didn’t teach me how to do.

“But it was special, because, you know, he was someone who was there for a lot of memorable moments of my life, including my wedding, being one of my groomsman. To have him with me and the most special moment of my career is surreal.”

Umaasa si Harrison, umabot sa career high No. 42 sa singles rankings, na ang tagumpay ay magbibigay sa kanya nang panibagong pag-asa para sa kampanya na unang titulo sa singles event.

“Obviously I’m a singles first player. A lot of times, in my opinion, you see guys who have really great singles ability actually have big doubles results first because it’s a little easier at times to waive the nerves of the big moments and big stage,” pahayag ni Harrison.