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Bhambri-Goransson Dominate at Australian Open 2026, Cruise into Doubles Second Round

The 10th-seeded pair of Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson delivered a commanding performance to advance at the Australian Open 2026. They dominated local wildcards James Duckworth and Cruz Hewitt with a 6-3, 6-4 victory, showcasing exceptional serving throughout the match. The duo dropped a mere two points on their own serve across both sets, breaking their opponents at crucial moments. They now await the winners of the match between Santiago Gonzalez/David Pel and Marcelo Melo/Fernando Romboli in the second round.

Key Points: Australian Open 2026: Bhambri-Goransson Advance in Men's Doubles

  • Dominant straight-sets win
  • Near-perfect serving performance
  • Seeded 10th at Grand Slam
  • Next round against Gonzalez/Pel or Melo/Romboli
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Australian Open 2026: Yuki Bhambri-Andre Goransson storms into second round

Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson storm into the second round with a commanding straight-sets victory over Duckworth and Hewitt in Melbourne.

"near-flawless with their serves - Olympics.com"

Melbourne, January 22

India's Yuki Bhambri and his Swedish partner Andre Goransson stormed into the second round of the ongoing Australian Open 2026 men's doubles event, defeating local wildcards James Duckworth and Cruz Hewitt 6-3, 6-4 in Melbourne on Wednesday.

The 10th-seeded Indo-Swedish duo dominated the match, showcasing a near-perfect serving performance, dropping only 2 points on their own serve throughout the contest, according to Olympics.com.

The Indo-Swedish pair, seeded 10th at the opening Grand Slam of the year, were in firm control throughout the match and were near-flawless with their serves.

Bhambri and Goransson dominated the opening set, winning four of their five service games on love, conceding a point only once in the ninth game.

A crucial break in the eighth game against James Duckworth and Cruz Hewitt, son of tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt, sealed the set for the Indo-Swedish duo.

The pattern continued in the second set, with Bhambri and Goransson again winning four of their five service games without dropping a point. A decisive break in the seventh game sealed the contest.

In the next round, Bhambri and Goransson will face either Mexico's Santiago Gonzalez and the Netherlands' David Pel or the Brazilian pairing of Marcelo Melo and Fernando Romboli.

- ANI

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Priya S
Fantastic win! Dropping only 2 points on serve is just insane. Bhambri has been grinding for years, great to see him get a good partner and produce results. Hope they can go deep in the tournament.
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Rohit P
Beating Hewitt's son on his home turf must feel extra special! Great start for the Indian contingent. We need more coverage of doubles tennis in India. It's a highly skilled format.
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Sarah B
As a tennis fan in Melbourne, it was a pleasure to watch. Their coordination was seamless. While the win is impressive, the next match will be the real test against more experienced pairs. Wishing them luck!
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Vikram M
Bas bhai! That's how you do it. After all the injuries, Yuki is showing his class. Hope the AITA and sports authorities provide better support so we can have more players at this level. 🎾
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Karthik V
A very professional win. No drama, just solid tennis. It's refreshing to see an Indian player excel in the technical aspects like serving. Often our players struggle with consistency on serve. Well done!

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