Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe advance to Cincinnati Open third round after a gritty three-set comeback win.
Dabrowski and Routliffe Keep Canadian Hopes Alive
Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski, paired with New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe, secured a hard-fought victory on Tuesday to advance to the third round of the Cincinnati Open women’s doubles. The second-seeded team overcame Indonesia’s Aldila Sutjiadi and Mexico’s Giuliana Olmos in a 3-6, 7-6 (2), 10-7 triumph.
Turning the Match Around
After dropping the first set, Dabrowski and Routliffe displayed resilience under pressure, edging out the second set in a tiebreak before sealing the win in a decisive match super tiebreak. Their aggressive serving proved crucial, winning 67% of their first-serve points and converting three of 11 break opportunities.
Opponents Struggle to Match Pace
Sutjiadi and Olmos managed four breaks on five chances but were unable to sustain their momentum. Their first-serve success rate lagged at just 50%, giving the higher-seeded duo the edge in key moments.
Canadian Presence Still Strong
Dabrowski’s run means Canada remains represented in both singles and doubles draws. Montreal’s Félix Auger-Aliassime also continues in men’s singles and is scheduled to face France’s Benjamin Bonzi in the fourth round on Wednesday.
Eyes on the Title
The victory keeps Dabrowski and Routliffe on course for a potential deep run in one of the ATP and WTA Tour’s premier Masters 1000 events. Their form suggests they are prepared to challenge for the title as competition intensifies in Cincinnati.
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