The Indo-Uruguayan duo of Anirudh Chandrasekar and Ariel Behar created the biggest shockwave of the ATP 500 Mubadala Citi DC Open by ousting the top-seeded Italian tandem of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in a quarterfinal thriller.
After gaining entry into the main draw as Lucky Losers, Chandrasekar and Behar delivered a masterclass in composure, fighting back to secure a dramatic 6-4, 5-7, [11-9] victory. The pair showed nerves of steel during the match-deciding super tiebreak, saving a match point at 8-9 before reeling off three straight points to seal the massive upset.
For Indian southpaw Anirudh Chandrasekar, this monumental triumph marks arguably the biggest victory of his career on the ATP Tour, proving that second chances in tennis can lead to remarkable breakthroughs.
Key Match Highlights
- Scoreline: Chandrasekar/Behar d. [1] Bolelli/Vavassori 6-4, 5-7, [11-9]
- Clutch Performance: Saved a match point trailing 8-9 in the final super tiebreak.
- Tournament Impact: Eliminated the tournament’s top-seeded team to secure a spot in the ATP 500 semifinals.
What’s Next?
Chandrasekar and Behar advance to the semifinals on Saturday, where another high-stakes battle awaits. They will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between the 3rd-seeded pair Julian Cash & Lloyd Glasspool and Sadio Doumbia & Fabien Reboul.