Tennis
Comeback win sends Indian pair into the semifinals
Down a set and a break, the duo rallied to book their first Masters semifinal appearance together.
By Rohan Iyer
· 3 min read
In a thrilling quarterfinal encounter, India's premier doubles pairing mounted a stunning third-set comeback to advance to the semifinals of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament. After dropping the opening set and trailing by an early break in the second, the duo tightened their baseline returns and dominated decisive net exchanges.
Sharp communication and clutch first-serve percentages proved pivotal during the match tiebreak. Staving off two match points, the Indian pair displayed ice-cold temperament to seal victory with a crisp backhand volley down the line.
The triumph marks their deepest tournament run as a partnership on the tour this season. They now prepare to face the top-seeded tandem in what promises to be a high-octane battle for a place in the championship final.
