India’s Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson’s journey at the Indian Wells Open concluded in the men’s doubles semifinal with a defeat to Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot. Rinderknech and Vacherot, known for their unseeded final in Shanghai last year, secured their first career doubles final spot after a 7-5, 6-7(3), 10-5 victory over Bhambri and Goransson.
In a tense match, Bhambri and Goransson faced elimination in the second set but managed a comeback, forcing a tiebreak that they eventually won. Despite a challenging second set, Rinderknech and Vacherot regrouped to dominate the match tiebreak, securing a 10-5 win and a spot in the final.
Bhambri, achieving his first ATP Masters 1000 level semifinal, had previously reached the doubles quarterfinal twice at the same level. His recent success follows a climb to world No. 20 in the ATP Rankings, making him the first Indian men’s doubles player in the Top 20 since Rohan Bopanna.
Partnering with Goransson, Bhambri showcased a strong performance at the Australian Open, reaching the third round and earning crucial ranking points. His progress since 2025 includes notable achievements like a US Open semifinal appearance and an ATP 500 title at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
