Marcelo Melo celebrated a milestone in style on Monday when he partnered John Peers into the second round of the Atlanta Open. The victory over Luis David Martinez and Reese Stalder marked the Brazilian’s 1,000th tour-level match. Melo now owns a 608-392 record. “It means a lot. I think it means I’ve
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Melo/Peers Down Germans Otte/Struff To Reach Halle Final
Why Marcelo Melo ‘Could Be The World’s Best Doubles Partner’
While individual shots and skills are critical in doubles, great doubles players have more intangibles in their repertoires. Part of what forms an “Ultimate Doubles Player” is someone who has the 'X-Factor'. “For me it’s the ability to perform under pressure and come out of that with an amazing shot or
Was Diego Desperate For Help From ‘Despacito’?
Melo On Making Brazilian History At Roland Garros: ‘I Was On Another Planet’
Melo/Kubot Sprint Into Vienna Final
Melo/Kubot Reach Third Straight Shanghai Final
Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo snapped Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin’s six-match win streak on Saturday, beating the Frenchmen 6-2, 6-4 to advance to their third straight championship match at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. The Polish-Brazilian team won 85 per cent of first-serve points (28/33) and did not face a break
Melo/Kubot, Bryans Win Roland Garros Openers
Top seeds Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo and two-time Roland Garros champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan made a winning start on Tuesday in Paris, while second seeds Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares bowed out. Kubot and Melo, playing together at the clay-court major for a third straight year, defeated Spaniards