Men’s Doubles at US Open 2023: Neal Skupski and Wesley Koolhof Make Progress in Tournament
Wimbledon Champions Neal Skupski and Wesley Koolhof Pushed to the Limit at US Open
In an intense battle on Court 12, Wimbledon champions Neal Skupski from Britain and his Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof fought hard to secure their place in the third round of the men’s doubles at the US Open.
The duo faced tough competition against Colombian pair Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah, who had a vocal group of fans supporting them throughout the match. However, Skupski and Koolhof held their nerves well to clinch a thrilling victory.
The first set was a rollercoaster ride as both teams exchanged powerful shots. After being broken early on, Skupski and Koolhof displayed incredible resilience to bounce back and claim the set in a tense tie-break.
Cabal and Farah responded strongly in the second set, dominating with their aggressive playstyle. The crowd cheered them on as they secured multiple breaks of serve to level the match.
Undeterred by their opponents’ strong performance, Skupski and Koolhof remained calm under pressure. They started off strong in the decisive third set by breaking early. Maintaining their advantage throughout, they eventually sealed victory with a final game scoreline of 7-6 (7-2), 1-6, 6-3.
Moving Forward: Next Challenge for Wimbledon Champions
Skupski and Koolhof’s impressive victory sets up an exciting clash in the next round. They will face American duo Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow, who are ready to challenge the Wimbledon champions with their own unique style of play.
Meanwhile, another British pair, Julian Cash and Henry Patten, have also advanced to the third round after a convincing straight-set win against French players Gregoire Barrere and Quentin Halys. The British duo displayed excellent teamwork as they claimed victory with a scoreline of 7-6 (7-3), 6-3.
Up next for Cash and Patten is a tough encounter against sixth seeds Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden. Both teams will be determined to secure their spot in the later stages of this prestigious tournament.