Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01 06:00 | 29 | Krejcikova/Siniakova vs Bencic/Golubic | 7-5,6-1 |
| 07/31 06:00 | 53 | Kudermetova/Vesnina vs Pigossi/Stefani | 6-4,4-6,9-11 |
| 07/29 11:00 | 28 | Pigossi/Stefani vs Bencic/Golubic | 5-7,3-6 |
| 07/29 06:00 | 28 | Krejcikova/Siniakova vs Kudermetova/Vesnina | 6-3,3-6,10-6 |
| 07/28 09:00 | 27 | Perez/Stosur vs Bencic/Golubic | 4-6,4-6 |
| 07/28 06:10 | 27 | Pigossi/Stefani vs Mattek-Sands/Pegula | 1-6,6-3,10-6 |
| 07/28 04:00 | 27 | Krejcikova/Siniakova vs Barty/Sanders | 3-6,6-4,10-7 |
| 07/28 02:00 | 27 | Kudermetova/Vesnina vs Kichenok/Kichenok | 6-2,6-1 |
| 07/27 09:15 | 26 | Pigossi/Stefani vs Pliskova/Vondrousova | 2-6,6-4,13-11 |
| 07/27 09:15 | 26 | Krejcikova/Siniakova vs Badosa/Sorribes Tormo | 6-2,5-7,10-5 |
| 07/27 08:30 | 26 | Muguruza/Suarez Navarro vs Bencic/Golubic | 6-3,1-6,9-11 |
| 07/27 06:45 | 26 | Cornet/Ferro vs Mattek-Sands/Pegula | 1-6,4-6 |
Teams
The Czech Republic's Barbora Krejčíková and Kateřina Siniaková defeated Switzerland's Belinda Bencic and Viktorija Golubic in the final, 7–5, 6–1 to win the gold medal in women's doubles tennis at the 2020 Summer Olympics. It was the Czech Republic's first victory in women's doubles, and its third consecutive medal. In the bronze medal match, Brazil's Laura Pigossi and Luisa Stefani defeated Veronika Kudermetova and Elena Vesnina of the Russian Olympic Committee, 4–6, 6–4, [11–9]. It was Brazil's first Olympic tennis medal.
Ekaterina Makarova and Vesnina were the reigning gold medalists from 2016, but Makarova retired from tennis in 2020. Vesnina attempted to defend the title with Kudermetova, but they lost in the semifinals.
The competition was a single-elimination tournament with a bronze-medal match. Matches were best-of-3 sets, except that the third set is a match tiebreak (first to 10 points) instead of a typical set. A tiebreak was played if one of the first two sets reaches 6–6.
This tournament marked the final appearance of former world No. 4 Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands before her retirement. She partnered with Demi Schuurs; they lost in the second round to Kudermetova and Vesnina.
The Women's Doubles Tennis Tournament at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics showcases the pinnacle of athleticism, teamwork, and competitive spirit in the world of tennis. Held at the prestigious Ariake Tennis Park, this tournament features the best female doubles teams from around the globe, each vying for the coveted Olympic gold medal.
With a format that includes both round-robin and knockout stages, the tournament promises thrilling matches filled with intense rallies, strategic plays, and breathtaking displays of skill. Athletes will demonstrate their exceptional coordination and synergy as they work in tandem to outmaneuver their opponents on the court.
The event not only highlights the individual talents of the players but also emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication in doubles play. Fans can expect to see a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars, all eager to leave their mark on Olympic history.
As part of the larger Olympic Games, the Women's Doubles Tournament embodies the spirit of unity and sportsmanship, bringing together diverse cultures and nations in a celebration of athletic excellence. With the world watching, the stakes are high, and the pursuit of glory is palpable as these elite athletes compete for the ultimate prize: an Olympic medal.