India’s Yuki Bhambri and his Australian partner Alexei Popyrin continued their excellent form at the Dubai Tennis Championships, securing a spot in the final. This will be Yuki’s first ever final in any ATP 500 tournament. The duo clinched a thrilling three-set victory in the ATP 500 tournament semi-finals, defeating the British-Australian team of Jamie Murray and John Peers with a score of 6-2, 4-6, 10-7 in a 1 hour and 25-minute match.
Challenge ahead for Yuki and Popyrin
Yuki and Popyrin will face the second-seeded mixed team of Harri Heliovaara from Finland and Henry Patten from Great Britain in the final. The Indo-Australian pair started strong, taking a 4-1 lead in the opening set, capitalising on a perfect break. They secured the set at 6-2 after another break in the final game.
Decisive super tiebreak
The British-Australian duo of Murray and Peers fought back in the second set, showing an impressive first serve with an 86% win percentage, which propelled the match into a super tiebreaker. Yuki and Popyrin quickly took a 5-1 lead in the final set, but Murray and Peers leveled the score to 5-5, making it a nail-biter.
Final awaits for Yuki Bhambhri
Ultimately, Bhambri and Popyrin held their nerve to edge past their opponents, closing the super tiebreaker at 10-7. This win secures their place in the final, where they will aim for the title against Heliovaara and Patten. The pair’s consistent performance and ability to handle pressure have brought them to this exciting finale, promising an intense match ahead.
