The Men’s Doubles Round of 16 at Roland Garros 2025 brought a mix of grit, flair, and edge-of-the-seat excitement. With Grand Slam hopes on the line, seasoned teams and rising duos battled under the Paris skies. British players shined, the French staged a strong comeback, and some top seeds fell — making this round one of the most dynamic yet. Canadian tennis fans following the clay-court action were treated to some standout performances.
🇬🇧 Skupski & Salisbury Cruise Into Quarters
British pair Neal Skupski and Joe Salisbury (8) proved their top-seed status with a composed straight-sets win over the Franco-Portuguese team of Arthur Rinderknech and Nuno Borges:
7-6(5), 6-4.
With strong net play and smooth coordination, Skupski and Salisbury looked sharp and focused, keeping their title hopes alive in style.
🔄 Roger-Vasselin & Nys Rally Past Top Seeds
In a dramatic turnaround, Frenchman Édouard Roger-Vasselin and Monaco’s Hugo Nys (16) stunned the top-seeded team of Mate Pavic (CRO) and Marcelo Arevalo-Gonzalez (SLV):
1-6, 6-1, 6-4.
After a sluggish first set, the French-Monégasque duo found their rhythm and dominated the remainder of the match, delighting local fans.
🇦🇺 Aussie Pair Ebden & Peers Edge Italians in Tiebreak Thriller
On Court 14, Australians Matthew Ebden and John Peers (15) got past the Italian team of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori (4) in a close two-set battle:
6-2, 7-6(6).
The Australians controlled the early pace, and despite late pressure from the Italians, they held firm in the second-set tiebreak to advance.
🇬🇧🇳🇱 Johnson & Arends Pull Off Narrow Victory
In another three-set thriller, Lloyd Johnson (GBR) and Sander Arends (NED) defeated Lloyd Glasspool (GBR) and Julian Cash (GBR):
6-3, 2-6, 7-6(7).
The all-British clash, with Arends in the mix, was packed with fast volleys and dramatic rallies. Johnson and Arends just edged it in a tense final-set tiebreak.
With world-class teamwork and high-pressure moments, the Men’s Doubles Round of 16 at Roland Garros didn’t disappoint. As the quarterfinals approach, fans — especially from Canada and the UK — will be watching closely to see which duos rise to the top on the storied red clay. 🇨🇦🇬🇧🇫🇷🎾
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