Yuki Bhambri, partnering with Michael Venus, continues their impressive run at the US Open, defeating the 11th-seeded Rajeev Ram and Nikola Mektić in a thrilling three-set clash to secure a place in the semifinals.
This marks Bhambri’s maiden semifinal appearance in a Grand Slam, putting him just two wins away from a historic championship. However, the challenge will be tough as they face the formidable 6th-seeded pair from Great Britain, Neal Skupski and Joe Salisbury, in the semifinal.
Skupski and Salisbury are a proven pair on the big stage. The English duo recently finished runners-up at the French Open in June, while Salisbury has a decorated US Open record, having won three consecutive men’s doubles titles from 2021 to 2023 alongside American Rajeev Ram.
Scores so far
First Round: Yuki Bhambri/Michael Venus defeated Marcos Giron/Learner Tien 6-0 6-3
Second Round: Yuki Bhambri/Michael Venus defeated Gonzalo Escobar/Miguel Ángel Reyes-Varela 6-1 7-5
Round of 16: Yuki Bhambri/Michael Venus defeated (4)Tim Pütz/Kevin Krawietz 6-4 6-4
QF: Yuki Bhambri/Michael Venus defeated Rajeev Ram/Nikola Mektić 6-3 6-7 6-3
Bhambri and Venus will need to bring their best game yet if they aim to continue this remarkable run and make history at Flushing Meadows.
