US Open 2024: Yuki Bhambri-Albano Olivetti reach men's doubles second round
Indian tennis star Yuki Bhambri and his French doubles partner Albano Olivetti kicked off their US Open 2024 journey with an impressive win. The duo secured a straight-sets victory against American wildcards Ryan Seggerman and Patrik Trhac, wrapping up the match 6-3, 6-4 in 77 minutes.
Bhambri and Olivetti were in perfect harmony right from the outset, seizing control of the match with ease. They broke serve early in the first set, establishing a 3-1 advantage that they never relinquished. Their exceptional serving and aggressive net play kept Seggerman and Trhac on the defensive. As a result, they clinched the first set with ease, 6-3.
Carrying their momentum into the second set, Bhambri and Olivetti continued to dominate. The trend continued as they broke serve early once again, taking a 2-1 lead.
Seggerman and Trhac attempted a comeback, successfully holding their next service game and leveling the score at 2-2. Nevertheless, Bhambri and Olivetti remained persistent, swiftly regaining their momentum to break serve once again and establish a 3-2 lead.
The American pair demonstrated resilience, particularly in the sixth game, where the score seesawed back and forth, but Bhambri and Olivetti maintained their composure to take a 4-2 lead. As the set unfolded, Bhambri's sharp net play and Olivetti's consistent serving enabled them to hold onto their advantage, ultimately clinching the set and the match at 6-4.
Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti to face 15th-seeded Austin Krajicek and Jean-Julien Rojer in 2R clash
Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti will next face the 15th-seeded pair of Austin Krajicek and Jean-Julien Rojer. The encounter will be a tough test for Bhambri and Olivetti.
Krajicek and Rojer, seasoned doubles veterans, had to battle through a three-set match against the German duo of Constantin Frantzen and Hendrik Jebens to advance to the second round. After dropping the first set 6-7, the duo bounced back to win the next two sets 7-5, 6-4. Their ability to maintain composure under pressure and turn matches around makes them a formidable opponent.
The upcoming match will be a true test for Bhambri and Olivetti. They'll need to play at their peak to overcome this experienced duo, but if their first-round showing is any indication, they are ready for the challenge.