John Peers and Marcelo Melo reach the second round of the US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
John Peers and Marcelo Melo secured a first-round victory at the US Open after a three-set match against James Duckworth and Miomir Kecmanović. The duo finished with a 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 win on Wednesday. During the final set, Peers accidentally hit his partner, Marcelo Melo, with a serve while leading 40-0. The serve resulted in a double fault, but the team closed out the match on the following point with a forehand smash. Melo was able to continue playing after a brief recovery. Peers and Melo will now advance to the second round of the tournament.
- •John Peers and Marcelo Melo defeated James Duckworth and Miomir Kecmanović 3-6, 7-5, 6-4.
- •The pair earned a second-round spot at the US Open on Wednesday.
- •Peers hit Melo with a serve while holding a 40-0 lead in the final game.
- •The duo will face Brandon Carpico and Nikita Samuel Filin next.
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — US Open: John Peers accidentally nails doubles partner Marcelo Melo with a serve on match point
"The duo went on to secure the win on the next point after Melo took a moment to recover.
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