Herbert/Mahut – Isner/Sock

Favorites # 1 in Indian Wells, Herbert and Mahut failed to win any tournament since 2017. However, they have positive balance includes 7 wins and 3 defeats. Eliminated in the quarterfinals at Brisbane, could not overcome this stage nor in Melbourne, where they were eliminated by lesser known Polmans and Whittington. Determined to exceed this threshold, the French have won the first round in Rotterdam, relatively quickly reaching the semifinals. But here they were eliminated by Dodig and Granollers with the score 3-6, 4-6.

Herbert and Mahut took part once at Indian Wells last year, when they succeeded to win the tournament. Moreover, they have won and Miami, winning a total of 17 wins and 5 defeats on hard surface in 2016. The most important performance of the year, got her at Wimbledon. It was the second big slam trophy which they won after the 2015 US Open.

On the other side, Isner and Sock will perform together for the first time this year. Last time the two have performed in October 2016 in Shanghai, where they managed to win after a final against Kontinen / Peers.