French Open: Bopanna, Balaji Progress As 3 Indians Enter Doubles Second Round

Last Updated:May 29, 2025, 10:12 IST

Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji advanced to the men's doubles second round at Roland Garros with contrasting French Open wins.

Rohan Bopanna at the French Open (Instagram/indiantennisdaily)

Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji progressed to the men’s doubles second round at Roland Garros with contrasting victories, making it three Indians in the round of 32 at the French Open.

Bopanna, paired with Czech partner Adam Pavlasek, overcame Americans Robert Cash and JJ Tracy 7-6(8), 5-7, 6-1 to secure their spot in the next round late on Wednesday. The duo converted four break points and won 68% of their first-serve points in the hard-fought match that lasted two hours and eleven minutes.

In contrast, Balaji and his Mexican partner Miguel Reyes-Varela breezed past China’s Yunchaokete Bu and Argentina’s Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-2, 6-1 in just 51 minutes. The Indo-Mexican pair dominated from start to finish, firing four aces, winning 81% of first-serve points, and converting four of ten break-point opportunities. Their aggressive returns also earned them nearly half (49%) of receiving points.

With Balaji’s win, three Indians have now reached the round of 32 in the men’s doubles at Roland Garros.

Earlier, Yuki Bhambri and American Robert Galloway had edged past Robin Haase and Hendrik Jebens 6-3, 6-7(8), 6-3.

(With inputs from PTI)

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