INDDoublesAge 32 Rising

Yuki Bhambri

Former Top 83 in singles. Reinvented himself as a doubles specialist after injuries. Now inside the Top 20 in doubles -- a career transformation story that speaks to adaptability and the structural pull of Indian tennis toward pairs competition.

Doubles Ranking~19
Singles Career-High83
Age32
Discipline ShiftSingles to Doubles

2026 Season Narrative

Bhambri's reinvention as a doubles specialist is one of the more compelling narratives in Indian tennis. At 32, he has found a second career near the top of the doubles rankings. A deep run at the French Open would materially change his positioning for the second half of the season.

Edition Appearances

Edition #1Profile and doubles reinvention
Edition #2French Open positioning analysis
One Thing to Watch

Bhambri's positioning in doubles at the Slam level. The French Open is the next major -- a deep run materially changes ranking trajectory and sponsorship leverage.

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