Zeballos and his partner, Spain’s Marcel Granollers, fell 6-4, 6-4 to Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury, while Andreozzi and France’s Manuel Guinard lost a three-set battle against Harri Heliövaara and Henry Patten, 7-6, 6-7, 2-6.
Quarterfinal Exits End Argentine Run in New York
The losses at Flushing Meadows mark the end of the Argentine presence in the men’s doubles draw before the semifinal round, according to coverage from Sitio Andino. Both pairings entered the quarterfinal stage looking to break through against formidable international competition, but ultimately fell short during a demanding day of matches.
For Zeballos and Granollers, the straight-sets defeat to the American-British tandem of Ram and Salisbury meant an end to their title defense. The match concluded in just one hour and 27 minutes.
Title Defense Halted for Zeballos and Granollers
The defeat halted a strong run in major tournaments for Zeballos and Granollers, who captured the US Open title in 2025 as well as Roland Garros titles in 2025 and 2026, as noted by Uno Santa Fe reports. Despite the quarterfinal setback, the veteran tandem is projected to maintain its standing as the No. 2 ranked doubles team in the world, according to social media updates shared by journalist Daniel Piloni.
Ram and Salisbury’s tactical execution from the baseline and efficiency on serve proved decisive. Zeballos and Granollers struggled to find tactical answers against the precise serving of their opponents, failing to secure the necessary breaks to shift momentum in either set.
Andreozzi and Guinard Fall in Three Sets
Heliövaara and Patten responded in the second set, leveling the match by taking the subsequent tie-break 7-3. In the deciding third set, the energy for the Argentine-French duo dipped, allowing Heliövaara and Patten to pull away with a decisive 6-2 frame and secure their place in the semifinals.
Looking Ahead on the International Calendar
With both Zeballos and Andreozzi eliminated from the hard-court major in New York, the Argentine contingent turns its focus toward upcoming commitments on the international tennis calendar, including upcoming Davis Cup fixtures and tour stops, as outlined by Diario Río Negro.
