Kubot/Melo Produce Masterclass, Qualify For Semi-finals
Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo qualified for the semi-finals of the Nitto ATP Finals on Wednesday by improving to a 2-0 record in Group Woodbridge/Woodforde. Kubot and Melo, the year-end No. 1 in the Emirates ATP Doubles Team Rankings, defeated four-time former season finale champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan 6-4, 6-3 in one hour at The O2 in London. Kubot and Melo, who beat seventh seeds Ivan Dodig and Marcel Granollers on Monday to officially become the best team of 2017, are now 48-16 on the season that includes seven trophies — including three at ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournaments. Top seeds Kubot and Melo were aggressive from the start, with Mike Bryan feeling the pressure in the...