Purcell/Thompson down Korda/Michelsen, reach Washington SFs

Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson reached their seventh semi-final of the year Thursday when they ousted home hopes Sebastian Korda and Alex Michelsen at the Mubadala Citi DC Open.

The second seeds, who have won three titles together this year, defeated the Americans 6-4, 7-5 after saving eight of the nine break points they faced, according to Infosys ATP Stats. Purcell and Thompson triumphed in Dallas, Los Cabos and Houston this year. Thompson partnered Korda, his quarter-final opponent in singles, to win the ATP Masters 1000 event in Madrid.

Finalists at Wimbledon last month, Purcell and Thompson next meet fourth seeds Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow or fifth seeds Lloyd Glasspool and Santiago Gonzalez.

In the top half of the draw, Sadio Doumbia and Hugo Nys upset top seeds Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten 6-2, 7-5. Brazilians Rafael Matos and Marcelo Melo downed Karen Khachanov and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4, 7-6(3). 

Did You Know?
ATP is trialing player-worn microphones during Washington doubles matches. This innovation, part of the 2024 ATP Doubles Trial, aims to enhance the fan and broadcast experience, while also amplifying the profiles of the players. This will take place across select doubles matches throughout the week.

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