Argentine tennis added a new hierarchy title this Saturday at the ATP Tour circuit. The Marplatense Horacio Zeballosalong with his inseparable Spanish companion Marcel Granllerschampions of the Mutua Madrid Open In the doubles mode, after defeat the world number 1 in the finalmade up of Marcelo Arévalo (El Salvador) and Mate Pavic (Croatia), for a forceful 6-4 y 6-4. It is the second time that the Hispanic-Argentina duo Raise the trophy in the Magic boxconsolidating as one of the most successful and consistent couples on the planet.
The defining party, played in the Manolo Santana Stadiumshowed the solidity and chemistry that characterize both. Although their rivals held the first position of the couples ranking, The Argentine and the Spanish imposed their game from the beginning. They achieved a break in the fifth game of the first set and maintained the advantage with authority thanks to a high percentage of points won with the first service and a good defense in The network. The initial partial was in his hands 6-4.
The story seemed to complicate at the beginning of the second manga, when Arévalo and Pavic reacted and came to be 3-0 up. However, Spanish speakers once again demonstrated their mental strength and recovery capacity: they chained five consecutive games to turn the scoreboard and, finally, seal the victory with another 6-4 after an hour and 17 minutes of playwithout having yielded a single set throughout the tournament.
This title has a significant impact on the classification of the couple. While the tournament began outside the main positions in the race to Turin (the ranking of teams of the year)this victory in a Masters 1000 It gives them a privilege position. With this result, they take a huge leap in the PIF ATP Live Doubles Teams Rankingsclimbing until eighth place. This position puts them fully in the classification zone for Nitto ATP Finalsthe prestigious season end tournament that brings together the eight best couples of the year. At the individual level, although the official rankings are updated on Mondays, this victory will leave Zeballos and Granollers as the fourth duo of the ranks.
The company between Horacio Zeballos and Marcel Granollers is one of the most durable and fruitful of the current double circuit. Together they demonstrated a notable rapport and understanding on the court. This trophy in Madrid represents the Twelfth Title ATP They conquer as a team. The Buenos Aires, who turned 40 during the tournament week, continues to agigate his figure as One of the most important doublists in the history of Argentine tennis.
The Zeballos and Granollers titles collection is particularly impressive in the Masters 1000 category. With this new consecration in Madrid (they had already consecrated in 2021), add up Eight trophies At this level, an outstanding brand that places them among the most laureate couples in the most relevant events after the Grand Slams. Its previous conquests in Masters 1000 include: Montreal (2019, 2023), Rome (2020), Madrid (2021), Cincinnati (2021) and Shanghai (2023).
“We are very happy. It’s amazing to win here again,” Granollers said after victory. Zeballos, meanwhile, added with humor referring to his recent birthday: “We are like wine”The Argentine also highlighted the importance of the tournament and the love received:“Madrid is a city that I have incredible memories. Last year we reach the world number 1 here. I think it is one of the most beautiful cities and that I will have the best memories for the rest of my life”
To Onionthis new title in Madrid represents another golden page in an exceptional race dedicated almost exclusively to the doubles modality, where it showed to be one of the best in the world and a historical reference for Argentine tennis. With this conquest in the Magic Box, the 40 -year -old Marplatense elevates his impressive personal account to 24 ATP titles in doublesa record that includes victories on all surfaces and in tournaments of all categories around the globe, highlighting its now Eight Masters 1000 trophies.
His sustained level was also recently recognized by the new Argentine captain, Javier Francowho He quoted it again to integrate the Argentine YPF Tennis national Team in the Davis Cup Qualifiers series Disputed earlier this year against Norway, marking her return to the national team after a period of absence and contributing her hierarchy and experience.
This title of Horacio Zeballos in Madrid closes a week with ups and downs for the Argentine Legionthat He had the outstanding performance of Francisco chering him to semifinals in singles.
