Ram & Mektic Edge Out Sonego-Musetti to Clinch Cincinnati Open Men’s Doubles Title

The men’s doubles final at the Cincinnati Open 2025 delivered high drama as Rajeev Ram of the USA and Nikola Mektic of Croatia rallied past the Italian duo of Lorenzo Sonego and Lorenzo Musetti to claim the championship. The experienced pair sealed the title with a nail-biting 4-6, 6-3, 10-5 victory.

Sonego and Musetti, playing with youthful energy and strong chemistry, took the opening set 6-4 by pressuring Ram’s serve and finding sharp angles at the net. However, the seasoned Ram-Mektic pairing bounced back in the second set, tightening their service games and breaking at a crucial moment to level the contest 6-3.

The match then came down to a decisive championship tiebreak, where Ram and Mektic’s experience shone through. Using aggressive returns and clutch volleys, they surged ahead and closed it out 10-5, lifting the trophy in front of an electrified Cincinnati crowd.

For Ram, a home favorite, this title carries extra significance, while Mektic continues to add another prestigious doubles crown to his resume. Despite the loss, Sonego and Musetti impressed fans with their fearless play and proved they are a duo to watch on the ATP doubles circuit.

With this victory, Ram and Mektic cement their status as one of the most reliable and dangerous doubles teams heading into the US Open, where the stakes will be even higher.