Joe Salisbury extended his impressive run at the Nitto ATP Finals 2025 in Turin, teaming up with Neal Skupski to post a commanding 6-3, 7-5 victory over Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic in the John McEnroe group. Competing together at the season-ending event for the first time, the British duo displayed sharp teamwork, fending off all seven break points they faced throughout the match.
A two-time Nitto ATP Finals champion with Rajeev Ram in 2022 and 2023, Salisbury has now stretched his winning streak at the event to 11 matches. The pair looked composed from the outset, with Skupski’s precise volleys and Salisbury’s strong serving setting the tone for the match.
A pivotal moment arrived late in the second set at 5-5, 40/40, when Pavic committed a foot fault that resulted in a costly double fault, handing the advantage to the British team.
“Everyone seems to have a take on what the pitches will be like in Bangladesh, but I think you can get caught up in that too much,”
said Tector earlier — a mindset that mirrors the calm approach Salisbury and Skupski showed under pressure.
The win gives Salisbury and Skupski a 3-1 edge in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series against Arevalo and Pavic, following earlier victories this year in Toronto and Cincinnati. With this result, they move to 1-0 in the John McEnroe group and will next meet Harry Heliovaara and Henry Patten, as well as Christian Harrison and Evan King, later this week.
A Breakthrough Season for the British Duo
Since officially joining forces at the start of the season, Salisbury and Skupski have enjoyed a strong campaign, compiling a 43-21 record according to the ATP Infosys Win/Loss Index. They have reached major finals at Roland Garros and the US Open, along with title matches in Toronto, Barcelona, and Doha. While Salisbury has lifted the trophy twice in Turin, Skupski’s best showing remains a semi-final finish in 2022 with Wesley Koolhof.
Arevalo and Pavic’s Dominant Year on the Tour
Although they fell short in their opener, Arevalo and Pavic have been one of the most consistent teams of the year. Their partnership yielded ATP Masters 1000 titles in Indian Wells, Miami, and Rome in 2025. They were also finalists in last season’s championship match in Turin, losing to Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz. Their proven chemistry and experience make them strong contenders to bounce back in upcoming matches.
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