Balaji Advances as Bhambri and Venus Exit French Open Doubles

Contrasting results leave one Indian-linked pair moving on while Yuki Bhambri stays in Paris through mixed doubles.

Overview

N Sriram Balaji and Marcelo Demoliner beat Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner 7-5, 6-2 to reach the next round of the men's doubles at Roland-Garros.
Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus were eliminated from the men's doubles after a straight-sets loss to Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori, 3-6, 4-6.
Bhambri and Venus had earlier won their opening match 7-5, 6-2 over Francisco Cerundolo and Mariano Kestelboim before their second-round defeat.
Bhambri remains active at the tournament because he won his opening mixed-doubles match partnering Alexandra Panova.
Doubles at Grand Slams often mix international pairings and quick exits or wins can affect players' match loads and rankings during the clay season.