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Rafael Matos and Orlando Luz win Cincinnati Masters 1000
Brazilian tennis duo Rafael Matos and Orlando Luz have secured their second consecutive Masters 1000 title by winning the Cincinnati tournament in the United States. In a closely contested final lasting 1 hour and 21 minutes, the pair defeated German Constantin Frantzen and Dutch player Robin Haase with a score of 2 sets to 1 (6-4, 3-6, 10-7 in a super tie-break).
This victory follows their recent title in Montreal, Canada, making them only the fifth duo in the Open Era to win both tournaments in the same season. The win marks their tenth consecutive victory and their fourth title of the 2026 season, which also includes ATP 250 wins in Buenos Aires and Santiago.
The duo's performance has propelled them to the sixth position in the world doubles rankings, positioning them as strong contenders for the ATP Finals. Individually, Orlando Luz is ranked 13th and Rafael Matos is ranked 16th. The pair is now preparing for the US Open in New York.
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ATP · Cincinnati Masters · Constantin Frantzen · Orlando Luz · Rafael Matos · Robin Haase
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Orlando Luz is ranked 13th in the individual doubles world rankings. www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · paraonline.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The duo is currently ranked as the number 6 partnership in the world. www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · paraonline.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rafael Matos is ranked 16th in the individual doubles world rankings. www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · paraonline.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The final score was 2 sets to 1 (6-4, 3-6, 10-7). www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · paraonline.com.br · vanguardadonorte.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rafael Matos and Orlando Luz won the Cincinnati Masters 1000 doubles title. www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · paraonline.com.br · vanguardadonorte.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] This is the duo's second consecutive Masters 1000 title, following their win in Montreal. www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · paraonline.com.br · vanguardadonorte.com.br