Mektić and Krajicek in the final left without a title, the match interrupted for more than two and a half hours because of rain

Net.hrIndependentCenter3 hr. ago

Croatian tennis player Nikola Mektić, aged 37, and American Austin Krajicek failed to win the doubles title at the ATP tournament in Washington. They were defeated by British pair Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4. The British duo secured the title with one break point in each set, taking control early and maintaining their lead. Mekić and Krajicek had opportunities to recover but missed key chances, including three break points in the first set and a crucial moment in the second. The match was interrupted by rain during the second set, leading to a delay of over two and a half hours. Despite the loss, Mekić and Krajicek remain undefeated in their most recent tournament, having previously won in Delray Beach. This marks their second final appearance together, with Mekić now holding 33 career titles after 53 ATP finals.

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Jutarnji listIndependentCenter4 hr. ago

Croatian tennis player Nikola Mektić and his American partner Austin Krajicek failed to win the title at the ATP tournament in Washington in the doubles competition. They lost to British pair Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool with scores of 6-3 and 6-4. The British duo secured one break point in each set, which proved decisive. In the first set, they broke the Croatian-American pair’s serve in the sixth game, while in the second set, they immediately took the opening game. Mektić and Krajicek had opportunities to recover but missed three crucial break points in the first set after losing their serve and were unable to save three match points in the second set. The match was interrupted for over two and a half hours due to rain during the second set when the score was 3-1 in favor of Cash and Glasspool. This was Mektić and Krajicek’s second final together, and they remain with just one shared tournament victory from Delray Beach.

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