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Bhambri-Olivetti lose in ASB Classic semis

Last updated on: January 10, 2025 21:42 IST

Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti

IMAGE: Yuki Bhambri and his partner Albano Olivetti of France. Photograph: US Open/Instagram

>India's Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti frittered away a solid start to make a semi-final exit from the ASB Classic in Auckland on Friday.

The unseeded Indo-French combine had the momentum but the top seeded pair of Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus bounced back strongly to win 3-6, 6-1, 5-10 in the last-four pairs match of the ATP 250

event.

Bhambri and Olivetti took 90 points each and split US$10150 for their effort in the hard court tournament.

 

Before teaming up with Olivetti, India No. 2 Bhambri gained valuable experience on the Tour partnering with Venus, entering the Australian Open well-prepared.

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