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Luz/Matos upset Arevalo/Pavic, clinch first Masters 1000 crown in Montreal

Orlando Luz and Rafael Matos claimed their first ATP Masters 1000 title at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers on Thursday, when they rallied to upset the third seeds Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic in the championship match.

The Brazilians dropped the first set, but ultimately came back to win 5-7, 6-4, 10-6 and become the first Brazilian duo to win an ATP Masters 1000 title. It was the third tour-level crown of the season for Luz and Matos, who also triumphed in Buenos Aires and Santiago earlier in 2026.

With their one-hour, 32-min win, Luz and Matos surged three spots to eighth in the PIF ATP Live Doubles Teams Rankings, putting themselves in contention to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals.

“This one means a lot for both of us, it’s a big title," Luz said after the match. "Since we started this duo, our main goal was [to qualify for] the Turin finals. Still there is a long way to go, but we are inside the Top 8 so now we can keep grinding, keep working and make this dream come true."

Arevalo and Pavic are currently third in the PIF ATP Live Doubles Teams Rankings as they aim to continue a strong season that has included runner-up finishes at Wimbledon and the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.