One of the tournaments prior to the US Open and there was an Argentine celebration. Because Horacio Zeballos and his spanish colleague Marcel Granollers They managed to beat Americans Steve Johnson and Austin Krajicek 7-6 (7-5) and 7-6 (7-5) in the final and thus won the doubles title of the Masters 1000 de Cincinnati. In addition, the Mar del Plata stretched his record: he now accumulates 18 trophies. On Ole we review them.
Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos were consecrated in Cincinnati (AFP photo)
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After almost two hours of play, the pair that arrived as the second favorite fulfilled and even exceeded expectations after prevailing against the locals (ranked 48th and 86th) in a tight match that required two tie breaks to define themselves. . An award to the couple that accumulated their fourth win in a row without giving up a single set.
“Absolute happiness! Incredible week, great points, great players. To return with the public and my family present. Total joy. Thanks to my team for the support and for the achievements and to my great colleague Marcel Granollers”, said the 36-year-old champion through his social networks.
Vaaaaamos people. Thanks for all the greetings. What absolute happiness. Champions in Cinci !!! Daleeeeeee che !! . Enjoy it ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/I1VXYFWHmB
– Horacio zeballos (@HoracioZeballos) August 22, 2021
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Zeballos accumulates 5 Masters 1000
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Zeballos stretched his record
With the brand new conquest, the world number 4 -in pairs- got his 18th title in the specialty, widening the gap with the legendary Guillermo Vilas, who managed to treasure 16. In this way, the Buenos Aires native rose two positions in the ranking (before sixth) and is only one step away from his best mark (3rd in 2019).
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The 18 titles of Zeballos
– 11 ATP 250: 4 Argentina Open / Buenos Aires (2010- 2018- 2019 and 2020); Munich (2011); San Pablo (2016); Gstaad (2016); Atlanta (2016); Metz (2016); Houston (2017) and Bastad (2018)
– 2 ATP 500: Hamburg (2018) and Rio de Janeiro (2020)
– 5 Masters 1000: Indian Wells and Canada (2019); Rome (2020) and Madrid and Cincinnati (2021).
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Pella climbed nine positions
After the last update in the Ranking ATP, almost all Argentines were favored, except for Diego Schwartzman and Nadia Podoroska, which did not move from 14th and 37th place, respectively. Guido Pella (eliminated in the round of 16 of the Ohio contest) led the climb after climbing nine places (now 84th); while Federico Delbonis it went from 48th to 47th; Federico Coria 65 ° to 61 ° (+4) and Facundo Bagnis, from 82 ° to 79 ° (+3).
