Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’ve got some exciting news to share with you all about a major shake-up in the world of men’s doubles tennis. Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram, one of the most successful partnerships in recent years, have decided to split after winning four Grand Slam titles together.
Joe Salisbury, 32, and American veteran Rajeev Ram, 40, started playing together six years ago. During their time as a team, they achieved incredible success. They won their first major at the 2020 Australian Open in their second season together. Their most impressive streak came at the US Open, where they won three consecutive titles in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
“Joe and I had some amazing wins, some epic matches and moments, and some gut-wrenching losses,” said Ram in a statement about their partnership. Despite their success, neither player has publicly outlined the reasons for bringing their partnership to an end.
The duo started the 2024 season strong by winning an ATP 250 title in Adelaide and reaching the final of the Montreal Masters—a high-profile ATP 1000 event—in August. However, they could not add to their trophy haul and did not go beyond the quarter-finals in any of the four Grand Slam events this year. They are currently ranked as the 11th best team in the world this season.
Their final tournament as a team was the US Open, where they lost in the third round despite being three-time defending champions.
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