While no Indian player could secure a spot in the singles event at the US Open 2025, Yuki Bhambri showcased his prowess in the men's doubles. Yuki is competing in this tournament with his New Zealand partner, Michael Venus.
Sports News: A moment of joy has arrived for Indian tennis fans at the US Open 2025. Although Indian players did not achieve significant success in the singles event, Yuki Bhambri, partnered with Michael Venus (New Zealand), delivered a stellar performance in the men's doubles, securing his place in the semifinals.
Spectacular Victory in the Quarterfinals
In the quarterfinal match held on September 4th, the pair of Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus defeated the duo of Nikola Mektic and Rajeev Ram in a thrilling three-set encounter. Yuki and Venus took the lead in the first set with a score of 6-3. The second set was a closely contested affair, going down to a tie-breaker, which Yuki-Venus won 8-6.
In the third and final set, the Indo-Kiwi pair again emerged victorious with a 6-3 win, thus entering the semifinals. Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus will now face the formidable pair of Neal Skupski and Joe Salisbury in the semifinals.
Yuki Bhambri Debuts in a Grand Slam Semifinal
At 33 years old, Yuki Bhambri has successfully reached a Grand Slam semifinal for the first time in his tennis career. Previously, Yuki had participated in the US Open in 2022 with Albano Olivetti but was eliminated in the pre-quarterfinals. This time, the partnership of Yuki and Michael Venus has dominated the court with their experience and exceptional skill. They will need to deliver their best performance in the semifinal match to move closer to the title.
This achievement by Yuki Bhambri has ignited new hopes in Indian tennis. Reaching the semifinals in men's doubles is a significant accomplishment for Indian players. Yuki's experience and Michael Venus's power have strengthened their partnership.
