Titouan Droguet and Kyrian Jacquet celebrated a remarkable achievement by claiming their first tour-level doubles title on Sunday at the Millennium Estoril Open. The unseeded French duo triumphed over the second seeds, Orlando Luz and Rafael Matos, with a thrilling scoreline of 7-6(2), 6-7(4), 11-9.
Historic Victory for Droguet and Jacquet
This victory marked a significant milestone for Droguet and Jacquet, who played together for the first time on the ATP Tour. Their journey to the final was nothing short of impressive, as they upset the top seeds, Luke Johnson and Jan Zielinski, on their way to the championship match at the ATP 250 event.
In the final, the duo showcased their resilience by fending off all six break points they faced. The match was a nail-biter, with Droguet and Jacquet managing to clinch the title on their fourth match point after letting slip a commanding 9-6 lead in the Match Tie-break. This moment not only solidified their partnership but also highlighted their potential as a formidable team in the doubles circuit.
Both players were competing in their maiden ATP Tour doubles final, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event. Droguet already had three doubles titles to his name at the ATP Challenger level, while Jacquet’s previous doubles trophy was earned in Aix-en-Provence in 2022, where he partnered with Droguet. It’s worth noting that Jacquet entered the week with a 0-4 record in tour-level doubles, making their victory even more remarkable.
On the other hand, Orlando Luz and Rafael Matos were vying for their fourth team title on the ATP Tour and their third of the season, having previously secured victories in Buenos Aires and Santiago. Despite their efforts, they were unable to overcome the tenacity of the new champions.
This thrilling match at the Millennium Estoril Open not only crowns Droguet and Jacquet as champions but also sets the stage for their future endeavors on the ATP Tour, where they will surely be aiming for more titles together.