Gabriela Dabrowski Erin Routliffe Cincinnati Open Doubles Championship
Dabrowski and Routliffe Claim Cincinnati Open Doubles Title
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- MASON, OH
A Championship Performance
Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa, Canada, and Erin Routliffe of new Zealand secured the women’s doubles championship at the Cincinnati Open on Sunday night, defeating Guo Hanyo of China and alexandra Panova of Russia in straight sets. The final score was 6-4, 6-3, concluding after one hour and 20 minutes of play on P&G Center Court.
This victory marks the sixth joint title for Dabrowski and Routliffe, building on their impressive 2023 U.S. Open women’s doubles title. Their synergy on the court was evident, consistently outperforming their opponents in key statistical categories.
Key Statistics and Match Dynamics
Dabrowski and Routliffe dominated several crucial areas of the match. They recorded 5 aces to their opponents’ 1,and landed 22 winners compared to Hanyo and Panova’s 19.Their first serve point success rate was a strong 71% against 63% for their opponents,and they won 33% of return games compared to just 11% for Hanyo and Panova. They also demonstrated consistency, winning a maximum of three games in a row during the match.
| Statistic | Dabrowski/Routliffe | Hanyo/Panova |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 1 |
| Winners | 22 | 19 |
| First Serve Points (%) | 71% | 63% |
| Return Games Won (%) | 33% | 11% |
| Unforced Errors | – | 17 |
| Double Faults | – | 1 |
Road to the Final
Hanyo and Panova reached the final after a surprising upset victory over the top-seeded Italian duo of sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini on Saturday, winning 6-3, 6-2. Dabrowski and Routliffe faced a tougher challenge in the semifinals, battling to a 3-6, 6-3, 12-10 win against the sixth-seeded Australian-Ukrainian pairing of Ellen Perez and Lyudmyla Kichenok on Friday.
Notably, Routliffe previously won the women’s doubles title in Cincinnati last year, partnering with American Asia Muhammad.
Dabrowski’s Gratitude
During the trophy presentation, Dabrowski expressed her gratitude, stating, “I feel very blessed to have been able to compete this week. Erin, thanks for sticking by my side. I know it’s not been an easy ride, but this trophy means a lot to share it with you. And thank you for being so supportive as a partner and as a friend.”