Rajeev RAM (USA) and Joe SALISBURY (GBR) celebrate their in their Mens Doubles Semi Finals match against Jamie MURRAY (GBR) and Bruno SOARES (BRA) on Rod Laver Arena during Day 11 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday, February 19, 2021. MANDATORY PHOTO CREDIT Tennis Australia/ JONATHAN DI MAGGIO
Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury will attempt to become the first pairing to win consecutive men’s doubles titles since the Bryan Brothers in 2011 when they take on No 9 seeds Ivan Dodig and Filip Polasek in Sunday’s final.
The Anglo-American pair converted two of just three break points and hit 22 winners on the way to victory.
Opponents Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares were also attempting to reach their second Australian Open final together, and a repeat of their 2016 triumph.
Scot Murray and Brazilian Soares went their own separate ways for a while but teamed up again at the start of this season but it was defending champions Salisbury and Ram who came out victors in a tight contest, winning 6-4, 7-6 (2).
The finalists are tied 1-1 in their ATP head to head series, with both matches ending in Match Tie-breaks
Main photo:- Rajeev Ram (USA) and Joe Salisbury (GBR) celebrate semi-final win . By – Tennis Australia/ JONATHAN DI MAGGIO
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