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News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Sriram Balaji, Reyes-Varela Duo Crash Out Of French Open 2025
Last Updated: India's N Sriram Balaji and Mexican partner Miguel Reyes-Varela exited the French Open after losing to Italians Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori. (Credit: X) 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)
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
N Sriram Balaji And Miguel Reyes-Varela Crash Out Of French Open 2025
India's N Sriram Balaji and his Mexican partner Miguel Reyes-Varela's French Open journey came to an end with the second round defeat against fourth seed Italians Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in Paris on Saturday. Balaji and Reyes-Varela lost 3-6 4-6 in the second round match that lasted one hour and 24 minutes at Court 7. Reaching the pre-quarterfinals of the Clay Court major last year remains Balaji's best show at Grand Slams. India's other contenders are still alive in the competition with Yuki Bhambri and Rohan Bopanna reaching the pre-quarterfinals with their respective partners. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Mint
6 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
French Open 2025: Bopanna, Balaji shine to make it three Indians in men's doubles second round
The main draw of the French Open 2025 began on May 25, and star tennis players across the world joined the competition for glory. Indian players have also made their mark in the ongoing tournament. Three Indian players have advanced to the men's doubles round of 32. Rohan Bopanna, N Sriram Balaji, and Yuki Bhambri showcased their skills and determination with their brilliant performances on the clay courts of Paris. Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna paired with his Czech partner Adam Pavlasek secured a spot in the second round. The duo overcame a tough challenge from Americans Robert Cash and JJ Tracy, ending with a score of 7-6(8), 5-7, 6-1. The match lasted two hours and 11 minutes, with Bopanna and Pavlasek showing resilience. They converted four break points and won an impressive 68% of their first-serve points, dominating the deciding set to seal the victory. N Sriram Balaji, teaming up with Mexican partner Miguel Reyes-Varela, delivered a masterclass in men's doubles. They defeated China's Yunchaokete Bu and Argentina's Camilo Ugo Carabelli with a dominating straight-set 6-2, 6-1 win. The match was over in just 51 minutes, highlighting the Indo-Mexican pair's talent. Balaji and Reyes-Varela seemed unstoppable. They fired four aces and won an outstanding 81% of their first-serve points. They converted four out of 10 break-point opportunities and claimed nearly half (49%) of the receiving points. Adding to India's success, Yuki Bhambri, alongside his American partner Robert Galloway, secured a victory against Robin Haase and Hendrik Jebens. The match ended 6-3, 6-7(8), 6-3, with Bhambri and Galloway showing great teamwork. Their ability to stay focused in the third set after a tight second set helped them advance to the round of 32. With Rohan Bopanna, N Sriram Balaji, and Yuki Bhambri all reaching the round of 32, Indian tennis fans have plenty to cheer about at Roland Garros 2025. Indian audiences can watch the French Open 2025 live on Sony Pictures Sports Network. Matches will be broadcast on Sony Sports channels and the live streaming will be available online on the SonyLIV and FanCode, apps and websites.
News18
6 days ago
- Sport
- News18
French Open: Bopanna, Balaji Progress As 3 Indians Enter Doubles Second Round
Last Updated: Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji advanced to the men's doubles second round at Roland Garros with contrasting French Open wins. Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji progressed to the men's doubles second round at Roland Garros with contrasting victories, making it three Indians in the round of 32 at the French Open. Bopanna, paired with Czech partner Adam Pavlasek, overcame Americans Robert Cash and JJ Tracy 7-6(8), 5-7, 6-1 to secure their spot in the next round late on Wednesday. The duo converted four break points and won 68% of their first-serve points in the hard-fought match that lasted two hours and eleven minutes. In contrast, Balaji and his Mexican partner Miguel Reyes-Varela breezed past China's Yunchaokete Bu and Argentina's Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-2, 6-1 in just 51 minutes. The Indo-Mexican pair dominated from start to finish, firing four aces, winning 81% of first-serve points, and converting four of ten break-point opportunities. Their aggressive returns also earned them nearly half (49%) of receiving points. With Balaji's win, three Indians have now reached the round of 32 in the men's doubles at Roland Garros. Earlier, Yuki Bhambri and American Robert Galloway had edged past Robin Haase and Hendrik Jebens 6-3, 6-7(8), 6-3. First Published: May 29, 2025, 10:12 IST
Mint
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Indians at French Open 2025: Rohan Bopanna to head Indian challenge at Roland Garros, live streaming details & more
After Sumit Nagal's failure to qualify for the main draw of the French Open 2025, the Indian challenge at Roland Garros will be limited to men's doubles at this year's Grand Slam. The French Open started on May 25 and will commence on June 8. Rohan Bopanna, who lost in the men's doubles semifinals last year, will once again spearhead the Indian challenge, along with N Sriram Balaji, Yuki Bhambri and Rithvik Bollipalli. There are reports of 18-year-old Kriish Tyagi making his Roland Garros debut, but isn't listed yet. Balaji will partner Mexican Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela, while Bopanna will pair up with Adam Pavlasek of Czech Republic. Bollipalli will have Nicolas Barrientos Colombia as his partner while American Robert Galloway will team up with Bhambri. Indian Pairs Opponent Round Date Time N Sriram Balaji & Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela Yunchaokete Bu &Camilo Ugo Carabelli 1st May 27 2:30 PM IST (approx) Rohan Bopanna & Adam Pavlasek Robert Cash & James Tracy 1st May 27 2:30 PM IST (approx) Rithvik Bollipalli & Nicolas Barrientos Gabriel Diallo & Jacob Fearnley 1st May 27 2:30 PM IST (approx) Yuki Bhambri vs Robert Galloway Gregoire Jacq & Matthew Christopher Romios 1st May 27 2:30 PM IST (approx) Sony Sports and FanCode are the live streaming partners of French Open 2025 tennis tournament in India. All the matches will be available for Indian audience on SonyLIV and FanCode apps in India. Sony Sports Newtwork are the offiical broadcasters of French Open 2025 in India. The matches at Roland Garros will be available on Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 1 HD, Sony Ten 2, Sony Ten 2 HD, Sony Ten 3, Sony Ten 3 HD, Sony Ten 4 and Sony Ten 4 HD TV channels.
