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Arévalo/Pavic conquer a historical title in Miami

They are the sixth couple that completes the double of the sun

March 29, 2025

Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavic wrote their names in the history of ATP Tour.

Salvadoran and Croatian became the sixth couple of history capable of completing the double of the sun in the Miami Open presented by It Itaú, giving continuity to the title of Indian Wells with a new victory in Florida.

The first series heads surpassed the British Julian Cash and Lloyd Glaspool 7-6 (3), 6-3 to prevail in a final fully marked by the rains.

“It’s special [ganar el Doblete del Sol]but it wasn’t something we thought, “said Arévalo.” We are playing well. In Indian Wells we made a great tournament, winning several games. Now, we are very happy to have linked titles in the United States. “

Arévalo and Pavic underlined their status as a couple to beat with a performance full of Pundonor in the second ATP Masters 1000 of the season.

Although they did not yield a single manga on the way to the title in Indian Wells, they had to row in Miami. The first planted needed to reach the Match Tie-Break in three of their five games. In a tight duel against the sixth favorites Cash and Glaspol, Arévalo and Pavic showed reflections in the network and solidity with the service, winning 90% of the points (19/21) with first serve, according to Infosys ATP Stats to close the first set.

The rain stopped the game for two hours with 7-6 (3), 3-2, introducing an additional mental component to the final. However, Arévalo and Pavic achieved an immediate break in the resumption to confirm their 78 -minute victory.

“Last year we made a great season, ending as No. 1,” said Pavic. “We show that we can be on top, doubles is an interesting game. It is very matched, so getting something like this is not easy. Winning a couple of games helps improve your trust, I think that was the key in recent meetings.”

Arévalo and Pavic are consolidated as one of the most based on the circuit with six trophies, including three ATP Masters 1000 crowns and the Roland Garros scepter, a magnificent spoil for a couple that started their way in 2024. With this triumph, Pavic raised his 41st double crown, being the most laureate active bendingist.

Salvadoran and Croatian became the first couple capable of conquering the ‘double of the sun’ from the French Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut in 2016. John Isner conquered both titles in 2022 with different couples.

Couples who won the ‘double of the sun’

Cash and Glaspool were looking for their first Masters 1000 title as a couple. At the beginning of the season, champions were proclaimed in Brisbane and Doha. In Miami they completed a fantastic tournament, giving just a manga on the way to the final.

The British leave Miami as No. 4 of the PIF ATP Double Rankings, while Arévalo and Pavic occupy the second position.