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 highlights as Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo beat Ivan Dodig and Marcel Granollers to clinch the year-end No. 1 Emirates ATP Doubles Team Ranking. Photo Credit: Thomas Lovelock/ATP World Tour. Watch live tennis at TennisTV.com.
Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo are the team to beat as the ATP World Tour shifts its focus to the Nitto ATP Finals. The Polish-Brazilian pair backed up their bid to finish the year as the No. 1 duo, notching a sixth title in total and third at the Masters 1000 level on Sunday at the Rolex Paris Masters. Kubot and Melo won a final battle over Ivan Dodig and Marcel Granollers 7-6(3), 3-6, 10/6, rallying from a 2/5 deficit in the Match Tie-break. They failed to convert on all six break points earned, but came up clutch in the big moments to claim victory after a marathon one hour and 55 minutes. "We are the team that played the...
