'A Wonderful Journey So Far': Yuki Bhambri Reflects On Career-Best Showing At US Open

Last Updated:September 04, 2025, 12:48 IST

Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus reach the US Open 2025 men’s doubles semifinals, defeating Nikola Mektic and Rajeev Ram, marking Bhambri’s first Grand Slam semifinal.

Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus at the US Open (X)

Yuki Bhambri reflected on his impressive journey to the US Open 2025 men’s doubles semifinals alongside longtime friend and partner Michael Venus.

India’s Yuki Bhambri, partnering with New Zealand’s Michael Venus, has advanced to the men’s doubles semifinals of the US Open 2025.

The Indo-Kiwi pair stunned the 11th-seeded duo of Nikola Mektic and Rajeev Ram with a commanding 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 victory on Court 17 in New York on Thursday.

Currently ranked World No. 32 in men’s doubles, Bhambri holds the distinction of being India’s highest-ranked player in the category. With this win, he has scripted history by reaching his first-ever Grand Slam semifinal in doubles.

Speaking on JioHotstar, Yuki Bhambri reflected on the intensity of the match and the challenge posed by the experienced opponents:

“It has been an incredibly nerve-wracking experience, and at this moment, there is a whirlwind of emotions. We are simply grateful to have prevailed in such a challenging match."

When asked about the strong bond and long friendship that he shares with Michael Venus, Bhambri said, “We have been friends for over 15 years, and the timing felt right to start competing together. I am genuinely pleased to be by his side on the court. Having faced him multiple times as an opponent, I always preferred partnering with him rather than playing against him.

“It has been a wonderful journey so far, starting from the US summer tournament in Washington, and we are happy with the progress we’ve made together."

Currently ranked World No. 32 in men’s doubles, Bhambri holds the distinction of being India’s highest-ranked player in the category. With this win, he has scripted history by reaching his first-ever Grand Slam semifinal in doubles.

Bhambri had only managed to reach the pre-quarterfinals of the US Open in 2024, when he played alongside French partner Albano Olivetti.

He now has the chance to become the first Indian champion at the US Open since 2015, when Leander Paes (mixed doubles) and Sania Mirza (women’s doubles) both triumphed in New York.

On Friday, Bhambri and Venus will take on Britain’s accomplished pair Neal Skupski and Joe Salisbury.

Siddarth Sriram

After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term...Read More

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September 04, 2025, 12:48 IST

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