Wesley Koolhof & Nikola Mektic Capture Nitto ATP Finals Title
Thrilling Conclusion to the ATP Tour Season
The Nitto ATP Finals came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, with Dutch-Croatian duo Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic claiming the championship trophy. The top-seeded pair defeated Harri Heliovaara and Lloyd Glasspool 7-6(1), 6-4 in a closely contested final at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy.
It was a hard-fought victory for Koolhof and Mektic, who saved a set point in the first set and broke Heliovaara's serve in the second set to secure the win. The victory marked their second ATP Finals title together, having previously won the event in 2020.
Koolhof & Mektic Dominate 2022 Season
Koolhof and Mektic have been in dominant form throughout the 2022 season, winning a total of six ATP titles, including the Australian Open and Wimbledon. They also reached the final of the French Open, where they lost in a thrilling five-set match to Marcelo Arevalo and Jean-Julien Rojer.
Their victory at the Nitto ATP Finals capped off a remarkable season for the pair, who have established themselves as one of the best doubles teams in the world.
Other Notable Results at Nitto ATP Finals
In addition to the doubles final, the Nitto ATP Finals also featured a thrilling singles final between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic. Djokovic emerged victorious in a three-set match, claiming his sixth Nitto ATP Finals title.
Other notable results at the event included:
Koolhof & Mektic Look Ahead to Davis Cup
With the ATP Tour season now concluded, Koolhof and Mektic will turn their attention to the Davis Cup, which will be held in Malaga, Spain from November 22-27. The Netherlands and Croatia will both be competing in the event, with Koolhof and Mektic expected to play key roles for their respective teams.
The Davis Cup is a prestigious international team competition, and Koolhof and Mektic will be hoping to help their countries achieve success in the event.