Bhambri first announced himself as a teenager in 2009, when he became Junior World No.1 and captured the Australian Open boys’ title. In 2018, he broke into the Top-100 in ATP singles, raising hopes of an Indian singles breakthrough.
With that, the 33-year-old Bhambri became the fourth Indian man in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam doubles semifinal, following Leander, Mahesh Bhupathi, and Rohan Bopanna.
Reflecting on his performance, Bhambri admitted the contest had tested them to the limit.
Seeded 14th, the Bhambri-Venus duo created a massive upset by defeating the No. 4-seeded German pair of Tim Pütz and Kevin Krawietz, last season’s finalists, 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and 24 minutes.
Bhambri, who is world No 96, lost 3-6 6-7 (3-7) 5-7 to Herbert in a match that lasted nearly two and half hours.
Bhambri, seeded 15th, overcame Canada's Bradely Schuner 1-6, 6-3, 6-4
Bhambri failed to capitalise on his start where he won the first set 6-4 against one of the best players at this year's tournament in Pierre-Hugues Herbert.
Yuki broke into top-100 in 2015 but injury halted his progress further.
Yuki recorded his fourth straight win over the Taipei player in as many meetings on the Pro Circuit.
Indian combo beat the Spaniards 3-6 7-5 10-6 in the semifinals of the USD 150,000 tournament.
