Anatomy of a Serve & Volley
A deep-dive analysis into the strategies, upsets, and final showdown of the 2001 Paris Masters men's doubles tournament, a classic indoor hard-court event.
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Tournament Overview
The Final Showdown
The climax of the tournament saw the unseeded duo of Ellis Ferreira (South Africa) and Rick Leach (United States) triumph in a hard-fought final. They defeated the fifth-seeded Indian team of Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes.
The final score was a compelling 3โ6, 6โ4, 6โ3, showcasing a dramatic turnaround after dropping the first set.
Defending Champions' Fate
The 2000 champions, Nicklas Kulti and Max Mirnyi, did not defend their title as a pair. Only Max Mirnyi (Belarus) competed, partnering with Sandon Stolle (Australia) as the third seed.
Their campaign was cut short in the quarterfinals, where they were defeated by the sixth-seeded Zimbabwean team of Wayne Black and Kevin Ullyett.
Tournament Structure
The 2001 Paris Masters doubles event featured a competitive field within a structured draw:
- Draw Size: 24 teams competed for the title.
- Seeded Teams: 8 teams were seeded, granting them a strategic advantage.
- Byes: All eight seeded teams received byes into the second round, bypassing the initial stage of competition.
Seeding Analysis
1
Donald Johnson (USA)
Jared Palmer (USA)
Eliminated in Quarterfinals
2
Jiลรญ Novรกk (CZE)
David Rikl (CZE)
Eliminated in Second Round
3
Max Mirnyi (BLR)
Sandon Stolle (AUS)
Eliminated in Quarterfinals
4
Joshua Eagle (AUS)
Todd Woodbridge (AUS)
Eliminated in Quarterfinals
5
Mahesh Bhupathi (IND)
Leander Paes (IND)
Runners-up
6
Wayne Black (ZIM)
Kevin Ullyett (ZIM)
Eliminated in Semifinals
7
Daniel Nestor (CAN)
Nenad Zimonjiฤ (YUG)
Eliminated in Semifinals
8
Petr Pรกla (CZE)
Pavel Vรญzner (CZE)
Eliminated in Second Round
Tournament Draw
The Final
The championship match was a battle between the experienced Indian Express and the formidable, unseeded pair of Ferreira and Leach. After losing the first set, Ferreira and Leach mounted a successful comeback to clinch the title.
Players | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 |
---|---|---|---|
(5) M. Bhupathi (IND) / L. Paes (IND) | 6 | 4 | 3 |
E. Ferreira (RSA) / R. Leach (USA) | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Meet the Champions
Ellis Ferreira
A doubles specialist from South Africa, Ellis Ferreira was known for his powerful serve and solid net play. His experience and composure were critical in the final's turnaround, helping secure a prestigious Masters series title.
Rick Leach
Rick Leach, an American veteran on the doubles circuit, brought a wealth of tactical knowledge and Grand Slam-winning experience to the partnership. His skill in crucial moments was instrumental in their path to victory in Paris.
Path to Victory
As an unseeded team, Ferreira and Leach's journey to the title was a testament to their resilience. Their key victories included:
- Second Round: Defeated (8) Pรกla/Vรญzner 6-1, 6-4.
- Quarterfinals: Overcame Garcรญa/Suk 7-5, 7-6.
- Semifinals: Won a tough three-setter against (6) Black/Ullyett 4-6, 6-4, 7-5.
- Final: Rallied from a set down to beat (5) Bhupathi/Paes 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.
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