Paes,Melzer mark debut with title

Jurgen Melzer and Leander Paes capped their debut outing by winning the Shanghai Masters 7-5,4-6,10-5 against Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski of Poland

Jurgen Melzer and Leander Paes capped their debut outing by winning the Shanghai Masters 7-5,4-6,10-5 against Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski of Poland on Sunday. The Indo-Austrian duo had earlier ended the 20-match winning streak of Bob and Mike Bryan in the semi-finals.

I have tremendous respect for Jurgen, Paes said after the match. I think hes one of the most hard working and talented players Ive seen over the past 20 years that Ive been on the tour. Hes beaten two No. 1s in the same week: Rafael Nadal (in the singles third round) and the Bryan brothers last night. Its a big honour to play with him.

Melzer agreed it was a great feeling. As Leander said,beating two No. 1s in the same week is great,Melzer said. But finishing it off with a title my first in a Masters 1000 event make me think we can match up great. Its nice to have so much experience next to you. You always feel comfortable. I enjoyed it, he added.

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The third seed pair rallied from a break down at 4-5 in the first set to win the final three games and clinch a one-set lead. The sixth-seeded Fyrstenberg and Matkowski broke in the ninth game of the second set to level,but quickly fell behind in the tie-breaker as Melzer-Paes raced to a 7-1 advantage,sealing victory in 83 minutes.

This was the third tour-level doubles title this season for the 29-year-old Melzer while Paes,37,won his second title of the season,and the 44th of his career,after the World Tour Masters 1000 in April with Lukas Dlouhy.

Melzer has already secured his place at the World Tour Finals with Petzschner while Paes is also in a strong position to qualify with regular partner,Dlouhy.

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