Demoliner and Rojer Advance to Doubles Semifinals in Bahrain
Marcelo Demoliner and Jean-Julien Rojer have advanced to the semifinals in the doubles category at the Manama Challenger in Bahrain. Competing on hard courts, the duo has shown impressive form, posting two victories this week.
Demoliner and Rojer’s Path to the Semifinals
In their latest match, the Brazilian and Dutch partnership triumphed over the Indian pair of Arjun Kadhe and Piotr Matuszewski. The match concluded with a score of 6-3, 1-6, and a nail-biting super tiebreak that ended 10-8. This victory marks their second win of the week.
Previous Matches
Earlier, Demoliner and Rojer won their opening match against Indian Manas Dhamne and Ukrainian Vadym Ursu with a solid performance, finishing 6-1, 6-4. Together, they previously competed at the Australian Open, reaching the second round.
Player Backgrounds
- Marcelo Demoliner: A 37-year-old Brazilian, he has secured five ATP titles and currently ranks 80th in the world.
- Jean-Julien Rojer: The 44-year-old Dutch player was once ranked as high as number 3 in the world. He currently holds the 84th position.
Upcoming Semifinal Opponents
In the semifinals, Demoliner and Rojer are set to face the winner between the American Vasil Kirkov and Dutch Bart Stevens, who are seeded second, or the Indian duo of Siddhant Banthia and Saketh Myneni.
Tournament Details
The Manama Challenger offers 125 ATP ranking points and features a total prize pool of $225,000. The winning team in doubles will share a prize of $9,000, while the runners-up will split $5,760 and earn 75 ranking points. As it stands, Demoliner and Rojer have already secured 45 points and $3,470 for their performance thus far.
