Yuki Bhambri and Alexei Popyrin Upset World Top Seeds in Dubai
India's Yuki Bhambri and Australian Alexei Popyrin defeated the world number one doubles team of Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic at the Dubai Tennis Championships. The pair came from behind after losing the first set, winning 4-6, 7-6(1), 10-3, in an impressive comeback.
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In a thrilling turn of events at the Dubai Tennis Championships, India's Yuki Bhambri and his Australian partner, Alexei Popyrin, pulled off a significant upset against the top-ranked doubles team of Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic.
The match witnessed Bhambri and Popyrin showcasing resilience and skill as they bounced back from losing the first set. Demonstrating impressive synergy and determination, the duo stormed through to seize a victory by winning the second set in a tiebreak and dominating the deciding set, 10-3.
This victory marks a high point of their partnership, showcasing their potential to compete and succeed at the top levels of professional tennis despite being considered underdogs in the match.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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