Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:41am on 02 Mar 2025,Sunday Sports
Indian tennis star Yuki Bhambri, partnering with Australia's Alexei Popyrin, clinched his first ATP 500 doubles title at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The duo overcame second-seeded Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten in a thrilling final, winning 3-6, 7-6(12), 10-8. After losing the first set, Bhambri and Popyrin displayed remarkable resilience, saving four championship points in a tense second-set tiebreak before securing victory in the match tiebreak. This triumph marks Bhambri's maiden ATP 500 title and propels him to a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 40. Popyrin, primarily known for his singles play, celebrated his first ATP Tour doubles title, highlighting the duo's exceptional teamwork throughout the tournament.
