Wimbledon 2025: Bhambri and Galloway's Doubles Run Ends in Heartbreaking Tiebreak Loss

Bhambri and Galloway Suffer Wimbledon Doubles Defeat in Thrilling Tiebreak

London: Despite a valiant effort, the Indo-American duo of Yuki Bhambri and Robert Galloway were eliminated from the Wimbledon men's doubles tournament in the third round. Galloway, playing with a strapped fractured finger, and Bhambri battled against the fourth-seeded Spanish Argentinian team of Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos, eventually succumbing in a hard-fought match lasting two hours and 12 minutes with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4-10).

The match was a rollercoaster, with both teams displaying moments of brilliance. Bhambri and Galloway showcased their resilience by fighting back from a 2-5 deficit in the deciding set. However, Granollers and Zeballos proved too strong in the crucial match tie-break, surging to a commanding 7-0 lead.

While the Indo-American pair struggled to gain momentum in the opening set, they found their rhythm in the second. A timely break in the sixth game propelled them to a 4-2 lead, shifting the momentum in their favor.

The third set saw further fluctuations. Galloway faced a break in the fourth game when a Bhambri volley landed beyond the intended mark, causing them to fall behind 1-3, and later 2-5. Undeterred, Bhambri and Galloway dug deep, winning the subsequent three games to level the score and reignite their hopes.

Bhambri's exit marks the end of the Indian challenge at this year's Wimbledon. Looking ahead, the 33-year-old Indian player is set to partner with Kiwi Michael Venus. Bhambri revealed that this partnership is a long-term commitment, stemming from his initial collaboration with Galloway in mid-April.

Their journey began in Munich in mid-April, leading them to compete in 10 tournaments together. Following first-round exits in their initial three tournaments, they briefly participated in a Challenger event. Their efforts culminated in reaching the final of the ATP 250 Series event in Mallorca, setting the stage for their Wimbledon appearance.

"Mike was available, he is one of my closest friends on Tour," Bhambri explained. "At some point eventually we were always going to play together and this was an opportunity that we finally had. It just made sense.”

Bhambri and Venus share a history dating back to Bhambri's teenage years. "When he (Venus) started playing doubles, I was sort of the initial partner," Bhambri reminisced. "We obviously had our first Grand Slam together, which has still been our best result to date in Australia, making the third round.”