If nothing else, Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo’s team debut at the Nitto ATP Finals was certainly memorable. Not only did the top-seeded Polish-Brazilian duo earn a solid victory against seventh-seeded Ivan Dodig and Marcel Granollers, 7-6(2), 6-4, but they clinched the year-end No. 1 Emirates ATP Doubles Team Ranking with it. < "This year has been amazing for me and Lukas, the first year we're playing together. Finishing as the No. 1 team in the world for me, it means a lot," Melo said. "We achieved this as a team. I'm very proud...this is one of the most important points of my life." After Henri Kontinen and John Peers, the defending champions, lost their first round-robin match against Ryan...
Poland’s Lukasz Kubot and Brazil’s Marcelo Melo have clinched the year-end No. 1 Emirates ATP Doubles Team Ranking for the first time by beating Ivan Dodig and Marcel Granollers in their first match at the Nitto ATP Finals, the season finale held at The O2 in London today. "I am speechless right now," said Kubot. "I didn't expect that moment. Especially now after this match, but it happened. I am extremely thankful to our coaches and physios, everyone who brought the best out of us." Melo said, "This year has been amazing for Lukas and I, the first full year we're playing together. Finishing as the No. 1 team in the world means a lot to me. I got to...
There is delight backstage for Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo as they clinch the year-end No.1 spot in the Emirates ATP Doubles Team Rankings after their first victory at the Nitto ATP Finals on Monday evening.
Watch doubles highlights of Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut defeating Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau at the Nitto ATP Finals on Sunday. Watch live matches on TennisTV.com