Doubles

Purcell/Thompson down Korda/Michelsen, reach Washington SFs

Top seeds Heliovaara/Patten fall

August 02, 2024

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 2nd seeds, who have actually won 3 titles together this year, beat the Americans 6-4, 7-5 after conserving 8 of the 9 break points they dealt with, according to Infosys ATP Stats. Purcell and Thompson thrived in Dallas, Los Cabos and Houston this year. Thompson partnered Korda, his quarter-final challenger in songs, to win the ATP Masters 1000 occasion in Madrid.

Finalists at Wimbledon last month, Purcell and Thompson next satisfy 4th seeds Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow or 5th seeds Lloyd Glasspool and Santiago Gonzalez.

In the leading half of the draw, Sadio Doumbia and Hugo Nys upset front runners 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 throughout Washington doubles matches. This development, part of the 2024 ATP Doubles Trial, intends to improve the fan and broadcast experience, while likewise enhancing the profiles of the gamers. This will occur throughout choose doubles matches throughout the week.