Sriram Balaji, Reyes-Varela Duo Crash Out Of French Open 2025
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India's N Sriram Balaji and Mexican partner Miguel Reyes-Varela exited the French Open after losing to Italians Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori.
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India's N Sriram Balaji and his Mexican partner Miguel Reyes-Varela concluded their French Open journey after a second-round defeat against fourth-seeded Italians Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori on Saturday.
Balaji and Reyes-Varela were defeated 3-6, 4-6 in a match that lasted one hour and 24 minutes at Court 7.
Balaji's best performance at Grand Slams remains his pre-quarterfinals appearance at the clay-court major last year.
Other Indian players are still in the competition, with Yuki Bhambri and Rohan Bopanna reaching the pre-quarterfinals with their respective partners.
(with agency inputs)
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