Monaco’s Davis Cup team regained the upper hand in its tie with Cyprus on Saturday thanks to a composed and clinical doubles performance…
Hugo Nys and Romain Arneodo, the Principality’s experienced pairing, delivered a straight-sets victory (6-3, 6-2) over the Cypriot duo at the Monte-Carlo Country Club, restoring Monaco’s advantage at 2–1 in the Group II clash.
Coming into the doubles level at 1–1 after Friday’s singles matches, the Monegasque team knew the third rubber would be pivotal. Nys and Arneodo, who both have extensive ATP doubles experience, imposed their rhythm early, breaking serve in the opening games and never allowing the Cypriots to find a foothold. Their aggressive net play and solid returns silenced the visiting supporters and drew loud cheers from the local crowd.
Speaking courtside afterwards, the pair stressed how crucial it was to stay focused. “You’re never sure of winning a match but this one we had to take at all costs,” Nys told Monaco Info. “Every point counted until the end and that’s why it finished 6-3, 6-2. We did the job.” Arneodo added that the key was to treat the match “very seriously” and stick to their collective plan rather than play as individuals.
With Monaco now 2–1 up, the tie turns to the potentially decisive fourth rubber, a singles duel between Monaco’s No.1 Valentin Vacherot and Melios Fotou of Cyprus. A victory there would seal the tie for the Principality and secure its place in the next stage of the competition, underlining the depth and ambition of Monegasque tennis.
