Generali Open: madness! Erler and Miedler win double titles in Kitzbühel
Alexander Erler and Lucas Miedler sensationally won the doubles title at the Generali Open 2021. The two Austrians defeated Roman Jebavy and Matwe Middelkoop 7: 5 and 7: 6 (5) in the final in Kitzbühel.
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last edit: Jul 31, 2021, 02:49 pm
What a final, what a mood in the Kitzbühel tennis stadium! Alexander Erler and Lucas Miedler didn't make it easy for the Austrian fans - but after four match points were awarded, the two youngsters were allowed to hug. And there was no stopping the audience. Erler and Miedler won the final in Kitzbühel with 7: 5 and 7: 6 (5), the Czech Roman Jebavy and his Dutch partner Matwe Middelkoop were left behind.
The tournament victory was not only a surprise - it hung by a thread, especially in the second round against Guillermo Duran and Ariel Behar. Behar touched the net after a successful volley while playing match ball against the Austrians, otherwise the Erler-Miedler success story would have ended early. But the two not only take 15,360 Ruro of prize money from Kitzbühel with them, but also 250 points for the double ranking of the ATP.