SF: Anton Matusevich & Matthew Short UNR (977+0) defeated (2) Matthew Donald & Denis Petak (CZE/CZE) CR 1561 (620+941) by 6-1 6-7(7) [10-8]
Final: (1) Dominik Recek & Daniel Siniakov (CZE/CZE) CR 793 (412+381) vs Anton Matusevich & Matthew Short UNR (977+0)
Matt should regain his doubles ranking when this week's points go on. He was ranked 1126 in mid-October 2016 & has a CH of 708 from October 2012 (he'll be 36 next January).
Nor should Liam be .. he should be walloping low-ranked opponents
Yes, but what is really good to see is how Liam really does seem to have refound much of the old Liam in recent months, including that Lyon Challenger RU earlier this month.
From being outside the top 500 in September, he is on the cusp of getting back into the top 300 even just adding SF points from here. So hopefully he will be clearly back in ( about WR 280 if he wins the title here ).
Disappointing, particularly given my earlier comments about Liam seeming to be recently so much closer to his old self.
I hadnt realised, Liam has actually played 90 matches this season, not far off Jay. Those are Billy Harris like stats. So hes certainly put a shift in trying to get back. Presumably this is it for the season?!