Tennis Doubles Thriller at Miami Open: Canadians Fall to American Duo in Tight Final
Published: March 31, 2024 | Source: The Canadian Press
In a closely contested women’s doubles final at the 2023 Miami Open, Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe faced off against the American pairing of Sofia Kenin and Bethanie Mattek-Sands. The match, which showcased the best of Tennis Doubles, ended in a heartbreaking 4-6, 7-6 (5), 11-9 defeat for the second-seeded Dabrowski and Routliffe.
After taking the first set, the Canadian-New Zealand duo found themselves trailing 5-1 in the second set. However, they fought back valiantly, forcing a tiebreaker, where they fell behind 5-1 before making a valiant effort to rally. Despite their best efforts, Kenin and Mattek-Sands ultimately prevailed in the set.
The match tiebreak proved to be a true test of endurance and resilience, as the unseeded American pair built a commanding 5-0 lead. Dabrowski and Routliffe refused to give up, clawing their way back to level the score at 9-9. But the experienced Kenin and Mattek-Sands proved too strong in the end, sealing the victory and the Miami Open women’s doubles title.
This was the first final appearance of the season for Dabrowski and Routliffe, who had previously won the US Open Doubles title last September. The loss was a tough one, but the Canadian-New Zealand duo can take solace in their impressive performance and the thrilling nature of the Tennis Doubles final.
The Miami Open once again delivered an exciting showcase of Tennis Doubles, with the Americans’ comeback victory over the second-seeded Canadians and New Zealander proving to be a true highlight of the tournament.
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