India's Rohan Bopanna and Bopanna-Cuevas Duo Progress in Australian Open Doubles

India, 5 January 2026 — Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna, alongside his Uruguayan partner Pablo Cuevas, has advanced to the third round of the men's doubles at the Australian Open. The duo secured their spot by defeating the American pair of Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow in a tightly contested second-round match on Thursday in Melbourne. Bopanna and Cuevas showed resilience and strategic play, overcoming the Americans 7-6, 6-4, thereby continuing their campaign in the prestigious Grand Slam event.

The victory marks an important step for Bopanna, who has been a consistent figure in Indian tennis, contributing to the country's presence on the global stage. His partnership with Cuevas has been noteworthy as both players bring a wealth of experience to the court.

The Australian Open is one of the four major Grand Slam tournaments, and success here would be significant for Bopanna, potentially impacting his doubles ranking positively. The Indian tennis community closely follows his progress, hoping for a deep run in the tournament.

The pair's next challenge will be against the formidable duo of Joe Salisbury from the United Kingdom and Rajeev Ram from the United States, presenting a tough test in the subsequent round. The match is eagerly anticipated, with Bopanna and Cuevas expected to bring their best strategies to secure a victory.