Paris 2024 tennis: John Peers and Matthew Ebden of Australia win Olympic gold in men's doubles; Team USA take silver and bronze
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Highlights of Paris 2024 Men's Doubles Tennis Final
- Gold for Australia: John Peers and Matthew Ebden clinch the gold in a thrilling match.
- Silver and Bronze for USA: Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek win silver, while Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz secure bronze.
- Historic Win: Australia's first men's doubles tennis gold since Atlanta 1996.
Peers and Ebden Triumph in Paris 2024: Australia's Golden Duo in Men's Doubles Tennis
Australia's Historic Win
John Peers and Matthew Ebden have made history by winning the gold medal in the men's doubles tennis at the Paris 2024 Olympics. They faced a tough challenge from Team USA's Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek but emerged victorious in a gripping three-set match.
Match Summary
- First Set: Peers and Ebden lost the first set 6-7 (6).
- Second Set: They bounced back to win the second set 7-6 (1).
- Final Tiebreak: The Australian pair dominated the tiebreak, securing the final set 10-8.
Tiebreak Victory
After splitting the first two sets, the match was decided by a first-to-10 tiebreaker. Peers and Ebden quickly took control, racing to an 8-3 lead before finally closing out the match.
Memorable Moments
For John Peers, this victory marks his second Olympic medal, having previously won bronze in mixed doubles at Tokyo 2020. For Matthew Ebden, this gold medal is a dream come true, as it is his first Olympic medal.
USA's Performance
The United States also had a commendable performance, with Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek winning silver. This marks the first tennis medal for the USA since Rio 2016. Additionally, Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz secured the bronze by defeating Czechia’s Adam Pavlasek and Tomas Machac 6-3, 6-4.
Australian Legacy
This win is particularly significant for Australia, as it is their first men's doubles gold in Olympic tennis since the legendary duo of Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge won in Atlanta 1996.
Quotes from the Champions
- Matthew Ebden: "I can't believe it. These moments happen very rarely in your career. Just playing in the Olympics every four years is a dream, and to win a gold medal for your country is beyond words. We'll speak about this till we're 100 years old."
- John Peers: "It was always going to be an absolute battle. We knew those guys were pure class, so we had to bring our best tennis. We hung around long enough and managed to turn things around at the end."
Medal Standings
- Gold: Australia John Peers and Matthew Ebden
- Silver: United States Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek
- Bronze: United States Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz
Australia's John Peers and Matthew Ebden have etched their names in Olympic history with their remarkable performance, bringing pride to their nation and inspiring future generations of tennis players.