Rafael Matos and Orlando Luz beat Argentines and reach the final of the Masters 1000 in Montreal
Two Brazilian tennis players, Rafa Matos and Orlando Luz, achieved an unprecedented feat in the history of national tennis by qualifying for the final of the Masters 1000 in Montreal. The pair beat Argentines Francisco Cerúndulo and Tomás Martín Etcheverry in the semi-final, on August 12, 2026, with splits of 6/4 and 7/6 (7). They will now compete for the title against Mate Pavić and Marcelo Arévalo.
For the first time, two athletes from Brazil will reach a Masters 1000 decision together, highlighting the importance of victory. Interestingly, none of the four players present on the court in the semi-final had won a trophy in this category in their career. While Matos and Luz have more experience in doubles, with ATP 250 titles in Santiago and Buenos Aires, the Argentines are specialists in singles, but surprised by eliminating the number one pair in the world in the quarterfinals in Montreal.
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How was the semi-final between the pairs
The match between the Brazilians and the Argentines demonstrated the superiority and experience of Rafa Matos and Orlando Luz in doubles. With strategic movement, they exerted pressure from the beginning of the first game, ensuring the first break and maintaining the advantage.
The Brazilian duo closed the opening set at 6/4. In the second set, even with the Argentines reacting and balancing the dispute, Matos and Luz showed resilience in the tie-break. They managed to turn things around in the decisive points, winning 9-7 and confirming their qualification for the final.
