Australian Open 2026: Bhambri/Göransson Storm into Round 3 with Gritty Comeback
Indian tennis star Yuki Bhambri and Sweden’s Andre Göransson produced a spirited comeback to book their place in Round 3 of the men’s doubles at the Australian Open 2026. The 10th-seeded duo overcame the experienced pairing of Santiago González / David Pel in the second round, winning 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-3.
After conceding the opening set 4-6, Bhambri and Göransson found themselves locked in a fierce battle in the second. Trading blows point for point, the Indo-Swedish pair held their nerve in a thrilling tiebreak to level the contest, showing resilience under pressure.
With momentum firmly on their side, Yuki and Andre raised their level in the decisive third set. Sharp at the net and solid on serve from the outset, they raced ahead and closed out the match convincingly at 6-3, sealing a well-earned comeback victory.
The duo will now face the Brazilian pair of Orlando Luz / Rafael Matos in the third round. The upcoming clash carries extra intrigue, as Bhambri and Göransson recently suffered a defeat against the same opponents at the ATP 250 Brisbane, where they exited in the Round of 16. Round 3 at Melbourne presents a timely opportunity for revenge.
This win also marks a significant milestone for Yuki Bhambri, who climbs to a career-high World No. 20 in the live ATP doubles rankings. With confidence building and form peaking, Bhambri will be eager to capitalise on this momentum and push for a deep run at the season’s first Grand Slam.
