Rogers Cup Doubles Chronicle
An analytical look at the 2012 Rogers Cup men's doubles final and the path to victory.
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Event Overview
The Championship
The 2012 Rogers Cup men's doubles tournament saw the formidable American twins, Bob and Mike Bryan, secure the title. They faced a strong Spanish duo in the final.
Finalists
Champions: Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan (United States)
Runners-up: Marcel Granollers and Marc López (Spain)
Match Score
The championship match was closely contested, with the Bryans ultimately prevailing:
Score: 6–1, 4–6, [12–10]
Tournament Seeds
Mirnyi / Nestor
Max Mirnyi (Belarus) and Daniel Nestor (Canada) were the top seeds. They reached the quarterfinals before being eliminated.
Bryan / Bryan
Bob and Mike Bryan (United States), the second seeds, went on to win the tournament, demonstrating their consistent dominance.
Fyrstenberg / Matkowski
Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski of Poland, seeded third, were defeated in the quarterfinals.
Lindstedt / Tecău
Robert Lindstedt (Sweden) and Horia Tecău (Romania) were the fourth seeds. They reached the semifinals but were unable to advance further.
Melzer / Paes
Jürgen Melzer (Austria) and Leander Paes (India) were the fifth seeds. Their campaign ended in the semifinals.
Bhupathi / Bopanna
The Indian pair Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna, seeded sixth, were eliminated in the second round.
Qureshi / Rojer
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (Pakistan) and Jean-Julien Rojer (Netherlands), the seventh seeds, were knocked out in the quarterfinals.
Granollers / López
Marcel Granollers and Marc López (Spain), seeded eighth, reached the final, ultimately finishing as runners-up.
Tournament Draw Highlights
Quarterfinal Showdowns
Several notable quarterfinal matches set the stage for the semifinals:
- Bryan/Bryan (USA) defeated Hanley/Zimonjić (CAN/SRB) in a three-set thriller: 6–4, 4–6, [10–7].
- Granollers/López (ESP) overcame Fyrstenberg/Matkowski (POL) with a score of 6–1, 4–6, [12–10].
- Melzer/Paes (AUT/IND) advanced via walkover against Qureshi/Rojer (PAK/NED).
- Lindstedt/Tecău (SWE/ROU) secured a victory against Dodig/Melo (CRO/BRA): 7–6(7), 5–7, [10–8].
Semifinal Battles
The semifinals featured intense competition:
- Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan (USA) defeated Jürgen Melzer and Leander Paes (AUT/IND) with a decisive 6–4, 6–4 performance.
- Marcel Granollers and Marc López (ESP) triumphed over Robert Lindstedt and Horia Tecău (SWE/ROU) in a close match: 7–6(10), 7–5.
The Championship Final
Bryan vs. Granollers/López
The final match was a compelling display of doubles tennis. The Bryan brothers, known for their strategic play and synergy, faced the Spanish pair of Marcel Granollers and Marc López.
The first set was dominated by the Bryans, who secured it 6–1. However, Granollers and López mounted a strong comeback in the second set, winning it 6–4 to force a deciding tie-break.
The championship tie-break was exceptionally tense, with both pairs fighting for every point. Ultimately, the Bryan brothers edged out their opponents with a score of [12–10], clinching the title.
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