Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo stun Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares in Rodgers Cup final

Published 31/07/2016 at 21:29 GMT

Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo overcame former world doubles no.1 Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares to win the Rodgers Cup doubles final on Sunday 6-4 6-4.

Marcelo Melo and Ivan Dodig win Rodgers Cup final

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With Dodig and Melo enjoying a 4-3 lead in the first set, rain interrupted play, followed by a change of court, going on to win the first set 6-4.

Benefiting from a stronger serve, Dodig and Marcelo did not give away a break point in the entire 69 minute match and only dropped five first-serve points throughout, to seal a comfortable victory.

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