Erin Routliffe Gets World No. 1, Despite Wimbledon 2024 Doubles Final Loss
Erin Routliffe and her partner – Gabriela Dabrowski have been exceptional these past few months playing together as a team. They faced Taylor Townsend and Kateřina Siniaková in the Wimbledon women’s doubles final but lost. Both sides gave it their all, but Townsend and Kateřina’s side won the match by 7-6 (5), 7-6 (1) at the end of the set.
This article will explore Routliffe’s journey to becoming the WTA Doubles world No. 1. So, let’s get right into it!
Summary of the Match (Routliffe/Dabrowski and Taylor Townsend and Kateřina Siniaková)
Erin Routliffe and Gabriela Dabrowski lost to Taylor Townsend and Kateřina Siniaková in the Wimbledon women’s doubles final. They lost on a straight set 7-6 (5), 7-6 (1), which were decided by a tiebreak. Despite the disappointing outing in the finals, the Kiwi player has moved to the world No. 1 spot for the first time.
Match Scores and Key Moments
Routliffe and Dabrowski had an early 5-4 lead, but it didn’t take long for Townsend and Siniaková to get back into the game. They wasted a 3-0 lead in the tiebreak that could have given them an edge in the game.
At the beginning of the second set, the score of both teams was locked at 1-1, and Routliffe and Dabrowski were broken again. As the second set continued with serve, Routliffe and Dabrowski saved another break point at 4-4 and took the 5-4 lead in the set.
It became clear that Siniaková and Townsend were winning the match when they got five championship points to themselves.
How did Erin Routliffe Rise to World No. 1?
Before winning the US Open last September, Routliffe was ranked outside the top 70 in women’s doubles. Her career started picking up when she and Dabrowski started their partnership last summer. Prior to their partnership, they were both unhappy about how the start of 2023 turned out for them.
They both decided to do it differently and partnered to play for the summer hard-court swing. Their first match was played at the National Bank Open in Montreal where they won the opening match.
They went to New York as the 16th seeds, which was their first women’s doubles at the time. The duo won their first three matches to get into the semi-finals and final of the tournament.
The next remarkable feat for this duo was the qualification for the WTA finals as one of the top eight teams in the world. Now, Routliffe is ranked the current WTA Doubles world No. 1, with her partner – Dabrowski ranked third.
How did Reaching the Final Contribute to a Significant Achievement for Routliffe?
In 2019, all seemed not to be going right for Routliffe so she thought about quitting tennis to get a real job. Something pulled her back from making the decision, and she decided to keep going. Her resilience and perseverance finally paid off as she is the current WTA Doubles No.1 in the world with 8390 points.
Routliffe getting into the WTA finals is a remarkable achievement for her considering when she has been playing the game till now. This new status might open up new brand partnership deals for her with different brands around the world.
Some Quotes From Routliffe and her Partner – Dabrowski
Routliffe was speaking in a recent interview with Match Point Canada where she said, “I’m super grateful and super proud of myself.” She went on to say that playing with her partner has been an unbelievable experience and that she’s excited to keep going. Gabriela Dabrowski also said that, “I can retire happy,” after she won the grand slam women’s doubles with her partner, Routliffe.
Routliffe’s Participation in Upcoming Events like the Paris Olympics
The Kiwi-born tennis star begins her preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics alongside her partner – Lulu Sun. However, the schedule of the matches that will be played is currently unavailable on the official site. You can also check Waitakere United for the latest updates about different sporting events in the world.
How this Match Might Influence Future Performances
The final game Routliffe and Dabrowski played with Townsend and Siniaková might give Routliffe the confidence boost she needs to take on new challenges. She and her partner faced different skilled and experienced opponents before getting into the final of this competition. Her focus will be preparing for the upcoming Olympics in Paris.
Conclusion
The duo of Routliffe and Dabrowski have achieved a remarkable feat in their career as they got close to winning the Wimbledon ladies’ doubles finals. In a twist of event, Routliffe was ranked the WTA Doubles world No. 1 shortly after her team lost in the finals to Taylor Townsend and Kateřina Siniaková.
