Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden’s partnership started in January 2023.© AFP
India’s Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden of Australia ended their profitable partnership with a dramatic win over Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz of their remaining group match of the ATP Finals in Turin on Friday. The Indian-Australian pair triumphed 7-5, 6-7(6), 10-7, closing out their 2024 season with an exciting victory in Turin. Though already eradicated from the semifinal rivalry after two earlier losses, Bopanna and Ebden got here out with depth. They performed solidly regardless of a tense second-set tie-break, the place they squandered two match factors.
Nonetheless, the pair confirmed resilience, ultimately sealing the win in a Match Tie-break in a 1-hour, 42-minute conflict.
The victory was highlighted by Bopanna and Ebden’s serving energy, as they hit a mixed 14 aces, in accordance with Infosys ATP Stats. This win additionally levelled their ATP head-to-head file with Krawietz and Puetz at 2-2, including a optimistic be aware to the top of their partnership.
Bopanna and Ebden’s partnership, which started in January 2023, has been extremely profitable. Collectively, they received 4 tour-level titles, together with the distinguished Australian Open this yr, and each reached No. 1 within the ATP Doubles Rankings at completely different factors throughout their time collectively.
For Krawietz and Puetz, the loss was bittersweet. Regardless of the defeat, the German pair’s 2-1 file in group play means they may progress to the semifinals on their ATP Finals debut.
The end result of their group might be decided after the results of the night’s match between Marcelo Arevalo/Mate Pavic and Simone Bolelli/Andrea Vavassori, which is able to determine whether or not Krawietz and Puetz end first or second within the Bob Bryan Group.
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