Demoliner Triumphs in Tie-Break, Advances to Manama Doubles Semifinals
Marcelo Demoliner from Brazil and Jean-Julien Rojer from the Netherlands have advanced to the semifinals of the Manama Challenger 125. The duo secured their spot on Thursday, March 29. They faced Indian Arjun Kadhe and Polish player Piotr Matuszewski, winning with a score of 6-3, 1-6, 10-8 in a match that lasted approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes.
Match Highlights
Despite some challenges with their service game, Demoliner and Rojer demonstrated strong performance during critical moments. Here are some key statistics from the match:
- Match Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes
- Set Scores: 6-3, 1-6, 10-8
- Aces: Demoliner/Rojer – 2; Kadhe/Matuszewski – 6
- Double Faults: Demoliner/Rojer – 6; Kadhe/Matuszewski – 3
The Brazilian-Dutch partnership was outperformed in terms of points won on both first and second serves. However, they effectively defended three out of five break points against them and converted their only break point opportunity, a decisive factor that contributed to their victory.
Ranking Impact
Following their success in Manama, Demoliner has accumulated 45 points in the ATP doubles ranking. This adds to the 90 points he earned during the first week of the Australian Open. As a result, he is projected to rise to the 76th position in the global rankings.
Next Steps
In the semifinals, Demoliner and Rojer will await the winners of the match between Indian players Siddanth Banthia and Saketh Myneni and the American-Dutch pair of Vasil Kirkov and Bart Stevens. The upcoming clash is critical as they strive for a place in the final of the Challenger 125 in Manama.
