The Brazilian duo of Rafael Matos and Marcelo Melo produced a stunning comeback to win the 2025 Winston-Salem Open men’s doubles championship, defeating Francisco Cabral of Portugal and Lucas Miedler of Austria in a thrilling final. The scoreline read 4–6, 6–4, [10–8].
Cabral and Miedler looked sharp early, breaking serve to secure the first set 6–4. Their aggressive net play and solid teamwork gave them the edge, but the Brazilians quickly regrouped in the second set. Matos and Melo raised their intensity, earning a crucial break to take it 6–4 and force a match tiebreak.
The deciding set turned into a tense battle. Both teams traded points under immense pressure, but Matos and Melo held their nerve to seal the win 10–8 in the super tiebreak, celebrating one of the most dramatic finishes of the tournament.
For Marcelo Melo, this triumph adds to his remarkable career tally of 40 tour-level doubles titles, while Rafael Matos celebrates his 11th career title. It also marks their second championship of the season, showcasing their consistency and strong partnership on tour.
Despite the loss, Cabral and Miedler impressed throughout the week, proving themselves as a dangerous pairing capable of challenging the very best.
With this victory, Matos and Melo head into the US Open brimming with confidence, solidifying their reputation as one of the most reliable Brazilian doubles teams in recent years.
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