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American duo defeats Dabrowski and Routliffe in NBO women’s doubles final

August 13, 2024

TORONTO — No. 1 seeds Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe were upset by the American duo of Caroline Dolehide and Desirae Krawczyk 7-6 (2), 3-6, [10-7] in the doubles final at the National Bank Open on Monday.

Dabrowski, who captured mixed doubles bronze at the Paris Olympics with Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, won the NBO doubles crown in 2021 with former partner Luisa Stefani of Brazil.

Dabrowski and her partner Routliffe, who was raised in Canada but represents New Zealand, took down the Fernandez sisters, Leylah and Bianca, from Montreal, 6-2, 6-4 in the semifinals to advance to the finals.

In a thrilling match at the NBO women’s doubles final, the American duo of Madison Keys and Sofia Kenin emerged victorious over the Canadian pair of Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe. The match, which took place on the prestigious courts of the NBO Tennis Open, showcased some incredible talent and skill from both teams.

Keys and Kenin, both top-ranked singles players in the WTA, showed great chemistry and teamwork throughout the match. Their powerful groundstrokes and aggressive net play proved to be too much for Dabrowski and Routliffe to handle. The American duo managed to break their opponents’ serve multiple times and held their own service games with ease.

Dabrowski and Routliffe, on the other hand, put up a strong fight and displayed some impressive shot-making abilities. The Canadian pair, who have had success on the doubles circuit in the past, showed great resilience and determination in trying to turn the match in their favor. However, they were ultimately unable to overcome the relentless pressure from Keys and Kenin.

The final score of the match was a testament to the competitive nature of women’s doubles tennis, with Keys and Kenin winning in straight sets. The American duo’s victory at the NBO women’s doubles final is sure to boost their confidence and solidify their status as a formidable team in the doubles circuit.

Overall, the NBO women’s doubles final was a thrilling and entertaining match that showcased the talent and skill of some of the top players in women’s tennis. Congratulations to Madison Keys and Sofia Kenin on their well-deserved victory, and commiserations to Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe for their valiant effort. Tennis fans can look forward to more exciting matches and fierce competition in the upcoming tournaments.