Parisian Precision
An in-depth academic analysis of the 2020 Rolex Paris Masters doubles tournament, culminating in a dramatic and unexpected championship result.
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Tournament Synopsis
A Final for the Ages
The 2020 Rolex Paris Masters doubles tournament culminated in a thrilling final where the unseeded duo of Fรฉlix Auger-Aliassime and Hubert Hurkacz triumphed. They defeated the formidable second-seeded team of Mate Paviฤ and Bruno Soares in a nail-biting match decided by a super tie-break.
The final score was 6โ7(3โ7), 7โ6(9โ7), [10โ2]. In a remarkable display of resilience, Auger-Aliassime and Hurkacz saved five championship points en route to securing their first-ever doubles title as a partnership.
Event Context
The Rolex Paris Masters is a prestigious ATP Tour Masters 1000 event, attracting the world's top talent. The 2020 doubles competition featured a 24-team draw, with the top eight seeded teams receiving a strategic bye into the second round, granting them an advantage in the early stages of the tournament.
Defending Champions' Campaign
The reigning champions, French pair Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut, entered the tournament as the fifth seed. Their title defense, however, was cut short in the quarterfinals. They were defeated by the fourth-seeded team of ลukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo, preventing a repeat of their 2019 victory on home soil.
The Top Contenders
Seeded Teams & Performance
The tournament featured eight seeded teams, each granted a bye into the second round. Their progression provides a clear overview of the competitive landscape. The third seed, Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury, withdrew before the tournament began.
Tournament Progression
Top Half of the Draw
The top half of the draw saw the fourth-seeded team of Kubot/Melo advance to the semifinals after overcoming the defending champions. However, the eventual champions, Auger-Aliassime/Hurkacz, emerged from this section after a series of impressive victories.
Bottom Half of the Draw
The bottom half featured the second-seeded Paviฤ/Soares, who navigated their way to the final. Their path included a quarterfinal victory over the sixth seeds and a hard-fought semifinal win against the eighth-seeded Melzer/Roger-Vasselin.
The Championship Rounds
Semifinals & Final
The final stages of the tournament saw the unseeded champions face the fourth seeds, while the second seeds battled the eighth seeds. This led to a climactic final between the tournament's dark horses and one of its most favored pairs.
| Semifinals | Final | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ฆ F Auger-Aliassime / ๐ต๐ฑ H Hurkacz | 6 | 1 | [10] | ๐จ๐ฆ F Auger-Aliassime / ๐ต๐ฑ H Hurkacz | 63 | 79 | [10] | |
| 4: ๐ต๐ฑ ล Kubot / ๐ง๐ท M Melo | 2 | 6 | [5] | |||||
| 8: ๐ฆ๐น J Melzer / ๐ซ๐ท ร Roger-Vasselin | 3 | 64 | 2: ๐ญ๐ท M Paviฤ / ๐ง๐ท B Soares | 77 | 67 | [2] | ||
| 2: ๐ญ๐ท M Paviฤ / ๐ง๐ท B Soares | 6 | 77 | ||||||
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