The dream run of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden at the Cinch Championships came to an end on Friday, as they fell short in a hard-fought quarterfinal clash against the Russian-American duo of Karen Khachanov and Taylor Fritz.
Resilience not enough
Despite putting up a valiant effort, the top-seeded Indo-Australian tennis pair couldn’t overcome their opponents.
The match went down to the wire in both sets, with Khachanov and Fritz ultimately prevailing in two tie-breakers (7-6 (1), 7-6 (3)).
Dominant Karen Khachanov and Taylor Fritz
A key factor in the outcome was the superior serving performance by Khachanov and Fritz. Their powerful second serves proved to be a major weapon, with a win rate of 70%.
In contrast, Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden’s struggles with their second serve execution ultimately cost them crucial points.
Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden: Strong Start
The Indian-Australian duo had begun the tournament on a promising note, securing a comfortable straight-sets victory (6-4, 6-4) against Alexander Erler and Lucas Miedler in the opening round.
This win came on the heels of their impressive run to the French Open semifinals, raising hopes for a strong showing at the Cinch Championships.
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Cint Championship dreams dashed
However, their defeat in the quarterfinals marks the end of their journey in this prestigious ATP 500 grass court event. While disappointed with the outcome, Bopanna and Ebden can take heart from their recent success and look to build on their performances in future tournaments.
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