In a landmark moment for Indian tennis, Yuki Bhambri has reached his maiden Grand Slam semifinal at the U.S. Open 2025.
Partnering with New Zealand’s Michael Venus, the Indo-Kiwi duo stunned 11th seeds Nikola Mektic and Rajeev Ram with a 6-3, 6-7(8), 6-3 victory in the men’s doubles quarterfinals on Court 17 in New York.
Bhambri, 33, has battled years of injuries and transitioned from singles to doubles, making this achievement a career breakthrough. The pair had earlier knocked out fourth seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz, showcasing their growing synergy and resilience.
This run not only marks Bhambri’s best performance at a senior Grand Slam but also continues India’s rich legacy in men’s doubles, following in the footsteps of legends like Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi. Bhambri and Venus will now face the sixth-seeded British pair Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski for a spot in the final.
