Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy had to be content with a runner-up finish at the ATP Brisbane International event after the top seeded duo lost the summit clash to Marc Gicquel and Jeremy Chardy in straight sets.
Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles survived a stern test from Johan Brunstrom of Sweden and Jean-Julien Rojer of Netherland Antilles before reaching the pre-quarterfinals of the men's doubles event at French Open in Paris on Saturday.
The unseeded Michael Llodra cruised to his fourth career title when he beat fellow Frenchman and doubles partner Julien Benneteau 6-3, 6-4 in the Marseille Open final on Sunday.
The 13th seeded duo beat Spain's Rafael Nadal and Tommy Robredo 6-3 6-3 in the semi-final on Thursday.
