A Men's doubles Grand Slam title has eluded Mahesh Bhupathi since 2002 and the Indian tennis star is hoping to end the seven-year drought next season when he rejoins forces with Max Mirnyi.
The second seeds went down to Wayne Black and Kevin Ulyett in the Pacific Open ATP Tennis Masters.
Bhupathi and partner Max Mirnyi kick-start their preparations for the year's last Grand Slam with the Tennis Masters Series, starting on Monday in Montreal.