NEW YORK (Reuters) -American Rajeev Ram and Briton Joe Salisbury overcame a slow start to beat Bruno Soares and Jamie Murray 3-6 6-2 6-2 in the U.S. Open men’s doubles final on Friday. The 2020 Australian Open champions fired down five aces and 22 winners in the third set as they wrapped up the victory. “To have won this with Rajeev is amazing – it’s a dream come true,” said Salisbury, playing on Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time in his career. “He’s been, the last three years, an incredible partner.”It was the third time that the pair have reached the final of a Grand Slam together. “I can’t ask for a better partner,” said Ram, who also has two Grand Slam mixed doubles titles to his name.

Source: MetroXpress September 10, 2021 18:45 UTC