The US Open 2025 saw the end of Yuki Bhambri’s impressive run, with him reaching the semi-finals before a loss in the men’s doubles. Bhambri, representing India, teamed up with Michael Venus, and they encountered defeat against Britain’s Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski. The final score was 7-6 (7-2), 6-7 (5-7), and 4-6. The match was held at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York. The initial stages of the match saw both teams competing fiercely, with powerful serves and consistent rallies from the baseline. Bhambri and Venus initially led, but the British team managed to level the score at 5-5. In the second set, the Indo-Kiwi duo had an opportunity to break in the fifth game but were unsuccessful. However, in the sixth game, the British pair took the lead, putting Bhambri and Venus under pressure. Sailsbury and Skupski went on to win the tiebreak 7-5. In the final set, Salisbury and Skupski successfully broke Bhambri and Venus’ momentum, securing the victory with a 6-4 win and thus advancing to the final. Despite the loss, Bhambri and Venus displayed exceptional teamwork and resilience against some of the world’s best tennis players.
