Overview
- Yuki Bhambri and New Zealand partner Michael Venus were beaten by Americans Ryan Seggerman and Patrik Trhac 7-6(4), 7-6(3) in the opening round on Sunday.
- The loss stops their attempt to replicate the 2025 breakthrough when the pair reached the US Open semifinals.
- Fellow Indian entrant Anirudh Chandrasekar, partnering Ivan Liutarevich, also exited in the first round, losing 4-6, 7-5, 4-6 to Arthur Fery and Joshua Paris.
- Before the tournament Bhambri had cited a ‘mental switch’ from last year’s run and said the team would take the event match by match.
- The two early exits underline the volatility of Grand Slam doubles draws and remove Indian men’s doubles contenders from contention at Flushing Meadows this year.