Did Bhambri and Garansson Make It to the Men's Doubles Second Round at Aus Open?
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Synopsis
In a thrilling match at the 2026 Australian Open, India’s Yuki Bhambri and Sweden’s Andre Garansson secured their place in the second round of the men’s doubles. Their victory over local wild cards James Duckworth and Cruz Hewitt was marked by impressive serving and strategic gameplay. What’s next for this dynamic duo?
Key Takeaways
- Yuki Bhambri and Andre Garansson continue to impress at the Australian Open.
- The duo's strong performance included winning four service games to love.
- Bhambri has previously reached the third round in 2014.
- They aim to advance further in the tournament.
- Bhambri will also compete in mixed doubles with a Wimbledon champion.
Melbourne, Jan 21 (NationPress) India’s Yuki Bhambri and his Swedish teammate Andre Garansson advanced to the second round of the 2026 Australian Open men’s doubles tournament by defeating local wild cards James Duckworth and Cruz Hewitt, the offspring of former World No. 1 and multiple Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt, in Melbourne on Wednesday.
The 10th-seeded Indo-Swedish duo secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory in just 57 minutes. In the next round, Bhambri and Garansson will compete against either Mexico’s Santiago Gonzalez and the Netherlands’ David Pel or the Brazilian team of Marcelo Melo and Fernando Romboli.
From the outset, Bhambri and Garansson showcased their dominance, delivering an almost flawless serving performance. In the first set, they won four out of five service games without dropping a point, only conceding a single point in the ninth game. A crucial break in the eighth game against Duckworth and Hewitt was sufficient to secure the set.
The second set continued in the same vein, with Bhambri and Garansson winning four of their five service games to love. A pivotal break in the seventh game sealed the match in their favor.
Bhambri’s finest performance at the Australian Open occurred in 2014, when he reached the third round alongside New Zealand’s Michael Venus. His most notable achievement at a Grand Slam was last year when the duo made an impressive run to the semi-finals at the US Open.
In the mixed doubles event, Bhambri will partner with the 2018 Wimbledon champion, Nicole Melichar-Martinez from America, facing the sixth-seeded Zhang Shuai of China and Tim Putz from Germany in the opening round on Thursday.
In contrast, another Indian player, Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha, exited in the first round of the men’s doubles competition. Poonacha and his Thai partner Pruchya Isaro lost 7-6(3), 7-5 to Spain's Pedro Martínez and Jaume Munar on Tuesday.
Point of View
The progress of Yuki Bhambri and Andre Garansson in the Australian Open is a testament to the growing talent in Indian tennis. Their success not only boosts their individual careers but also enhances India's standing in the global tennis arena. We will continue to support our athletes on their journey.
NationPress
23/01/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Yuki Bhambri and Andre Garansson defeat?
They defeated local wild cards James Duckworth and Cruz Hewitt.
What was the score of the match?
The Indo-Swedish pair won with a score of 6-3, 6-4.
Who will they face in the next round?
They will face either Santiago Gonzalez and David Pel or Marcelo Melo and Fernando Romboli.
What is Bhambri's best performance at the Australian Open?
His best performance was reaching the third round in 2014.
Who is Bhambri's partner in mixed doubles?
He will partner with Nicole Melichar-Martinez.
