Did the Italian Open See the End of India's Challenge in Men's Doubles?
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Synopsis
India's aspirations at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2025 met an abrupt end as Rohan Bopanna and Adam Pavlasek fell to Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski. This article delves into the matches that led to India's exit and the performances of Bopanna and Bhambri.
Key Takeaways
- Bopanna and Pavlasek faced a tough match against the experienced British duo.
- India's participation in men's doubles concluded at the tournament.
- Earlier, they secured a commendable victory against a higher-seeded team.
- The Indo-American pairing of Bhambri and Galloway also exited in the first round.
- Both matches highlighted the challenges faced by India's doubles teams.
Rome, May 13 (NationPress) The journey for India at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2025 concluded in disappointment on Tuesday when veteran Rohan Bopanna and his Czech partner Adam Pavlasek were eliminated in the pre-quarterfinals of the men’s doubles category. They faced a straight-set defeat against the British pairing of Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski.
Bopanna and Pavlasek fell short with a score of 3-6, 3-6 in a match that lasted just over an hour—specifically 1 hour and 8 minutes—where the seasoned British duo exhibited superior skill on the red clay of Rome.
This loss not only marked the end of Bopanna’s run at this esteemed ATP Masters 1000 tournament but also concluded India’s participation in the men’s doubles, following an earlier exit by Yuki Bhambri and his partner Robert Galloway in the first round.
Initially, Bopanna and Pavlasek had sparked hope with a strong performance, defeating the sixth-seeded team of Michael Venus (New Zealand) and Nikola Mektić (Croatia) in the opening round. After dropping the first set 4-6, the Indo-Czech duo rallied back to win the second set in a tie-break and secured the match 10-4 in an impressive super tie-break finish.
However, against the formidable Salisbury-Skupski team, Bopanna and Pavlasek struggled to find their rhythm. The British players broke serve early in both sets, applying consistent pressure with powerful serves and skillful net play, leaving their opponents with little opportunity for a comeback. This straight-set defeat swiftly ended their journey in Rome.
Meanwhile, Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway also had a disappointing outing at the Foro Italico. They faced a significant loss with a score of 1-6, 2-6 against the fourth-seeded team of Marcel Granollers (Spain) and Horacio Zeballos (Argentina) in their opening match on Sunday. The match lasted a mere 53 minutes, with Bhambri and Galloway struggling to maintain their serve and unable to match the consistency of their higher-ranked rivals.
Point of View
It's crucial to recognize the commendable efforts of our athletes despite the disappointments at the Italian Open. Their resilience and skill are commendable, and we stand with our players, supporting them in their future endeavors.
NationPress
14/06/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the outcome of Bopanna and Pavlasek's match?
Bopanna and Pavlasek lost in straight sets, 3-6, 3-6, to Salisbury and Skupski.
How did India's other team perform?
Yuki Bhambri and Robert Galloway also lost in the opening round with a score of 1-6, 2-6.
What notable victory did Bopanna and Pavlasek achieve earlier?
They defeated the sixth-seeded team of Michael Venus and Nikola Mektić in the first round.
