Overview

• They defeated the 11th seeds, Rajeev Ram and Nikola Mektic, 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 on Court 17 to secure a last-four berth.
• Britain’s sixth-seeded duo Neal Skupski and Joe Salisbury await in Friday’s semifinal at Flushing Meadows.
• The Indo–Kiwi team also knocked out No. 4 seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4, 6-4 in the round of 16.
• Bhambri, ranked No. 32 in doubles and India’s top men’s doubles player, is into his first Grand Slam semifinal after refocusing on doubles this season with longtime friend Michael Venus.
• With other Indian pairs exiting early, Bhambri’s run stands out as the country’s lone deep campaign in New York.