Bolelli & Vavassori triumph in Halle

A big week for Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori became even bigger on Sunday in Halle.

After becoming the first-placed team in the PIF ATP Doubles Teams Rankings earlier in the tournament — they began the week in fourth — the Italians lifted the Terra Wortmann Open trophy. Bolelli and Vavassori defeated home favourites Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 7-6(3), 7-6(5) on Sunday in the final.

That winning feeling ?

Vavassori and Bolelli lift the trophy in Halle ❤️@ATPHalle | #TerraWortmannOpen pic.twitter.com/IQyLt0YPpG

Last year, Bolelli and Vavassori lost the Halle final in a Match Tie-break. This edition, the top seeds did not lose a set in four matches.

Entering the championship clash, Bolelli and Vavassori held a 1-4 record as a team in tour-level finals. They found their best in the critical moments, saving all three break points they faced according to Infosys ATP Stats and winning both tie-breaks.

The champions took a 2-0 lead in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series against Krawietz and Puetz by winning 84 per cent of their first-serve points inside Owl Arena.

Bolelli and Vavassori have enjoyed a breakthrough season as a team, reaching the final at the year’s first two majors: the Australian Open and Roland Garros. The Italians are in good position to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals together for the first time.

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