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.

”It’s a dream come true to win this tournament, a great environment. Today was an amazing atmosphere, also to play against Germans in Germany, so really looking forward for the grass season,” Vavassori said. “We started really good. Hope to come back next year and defend the title.”

That winning feeling 🥰

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

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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.

”Very good. Feel amazing and really, really happy because last year we had the chance in the final and we lost there,” Bolelli said. “But this year, our fourth final, we brought it home and really, really happy.”

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.