Indian Doubles Players at BMW Open 2025: Results and Highlights
Indian doubles players delivered a mix of results at the 2025 BMW Open in Munich, with Rohan Bopanna reaching the quarterfinals alongside Ben Shelton, while Yuki Bhambri suffered an early exit with American partner Robert Galloway. The event provided both momentum and lessons for the upcoming stretch of the clay season.
Rohan Bopanna & Ben Shelton: Solid Form Continues on Clay
Round of 16: Bopanna/Shelton def. Ram/Murray [4] – 6-4, 6-3
Coming off a strong quarterfinal showing at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, Bopanna and Shelton brought that momentum into Munich. They began their campaign by taking down the fourth-seeded pairing of Rajeev Ram and Jamie Murray in straight sets. The Indo-American duo looked sharp and composed throughout, with Bopanna’s tactical precision and Shelton’s firepower proving to be a winning combo. The only blip came when Shelton was broken once in the second set, but they recovered quickly to seal the match with authority.
Quarterfinal: Gillé/Zieliński def. Bopanna/Shelton – 6-4, 7-5
In the quarterfinals, Bopanna and Shelton ran into the Belgian-Polish pair of Sander Gillé and Jan Zieliński. Gillé and Zieliński were consistent and dominant on serve. Shelton was broken in the first set, and Bopanna in the second—both breaks proving costly. Despite flashes of high-level doubles, Bopanna and Shelton couldn’t find a way back into either set.
The duo, however, continues to impress during the clay swing and will next compete at the Madrid Open, where they’ll look to build on their strong performances over the last two weeks.
Yuki Bhambri & Robert Galloway: Missed Chances in a Tight Contest
Round of 16: Krawietz/Pütz [1] def. Bhambri/Galloway – 6-4, 7-6(5)
Yuki Bhambri and Robert Galloway faced a tough first-round draw against Germany’s top-seeded pair Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz. Despite the straight-sets loss, it was a match full of twists, marked by frequent service breaks and opportunities on both sides.
Bhambri struggled to find rhythm on serve, managing to hold just once in the match. However, the Indo-American pair created several return chances but were unable to capitalize when it mattered most. The first set was decided by a single break, and the second by a narrow tiebreak, in which the home favorites showed their composure.
Bhambri and Galloway, like Bopanna and Shelton, will also head to the Madrid Open, hoping to turn close contests into deeper runs as they continue their clay-court campaign.
Outlook
Indian doubles performances at the BMW Open highlighted both potential and areas for growth. Bopanna’s experience and current form bode well for the months ahead, while Bhambri’s consistency at the ATP level shows promise despite this week’s result. With both pairs entering Madrid, the coming weeks offer more opportunities to rack up wins and ranking points during the European clay season.
