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Monte Carlo Masters: Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram win doubles title

Britain's Joe Salisbury backed up the achievement of becoming doubles world number one by winning the Monte Carlo Masters with US partner Rajeev Ram.

The top seeds beat sixth seeds Juan-Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah, of Colombia, 6-4 3-6 10-7.

In a clinical display, Salisbury excelled both at the net and with overheads, ably supported by Ram's powerful serving and volleying.

Salisbury and Ram claimed their first clay title as a pairing.

They produced a dominant display in the first set, but their level dipped in the second as Cabal and Farah stepped up the pressure, breaking serve after a shot came off the net cord, hitting Ram in the groin.