Jürgen Melzer continues in the race for the semifinals at the ATP Finals
Jürgen Melzer won the second match at the ATP Finals in London with his doubles partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin and thus preserved the chance of the semi-finals. Against John Peers / Michael Venus, the two fended off five match points and won the match tie-break with 2: 6, 7: 6 (4), 12-10.
by Lukas Zahrer
last edit: Nov 18, 2020, 08:49 pm
On Friday, Melzer / Roger-Vasselin will meet Marcel Granollers / Horacio Zeballos in the third and final group game.
"I finally improved my game after the first set. I can't play much worse," said Melzer after the match. "Edouard was not impressed and cheered me up."
"You served so well, I had few chances. But I stayed positive. It is the key to victory. We are very happy," said Roger-Vasselin.
Results from Wednesday in the doubles competition at the ATP Finals:
- Marcel Granollers / Horacio Zeballos (Spain / Argentina / No. 4) - Mate Pavic / Bruno Soares (Croatia / Brazil / No. 1) 7: 6 (7: 4), 6: 7 (4: 7), 10: 8
- Jürgen Melzer / Edouard Roger-Vasselin (AUT / FRA-7) - John Peers / Michael Venus (AUS / NZL-6) 2: 6.7: 6 (4), 12: 10