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French Open: Sriram Balaji-Reyes Varela into second round, Yuki Bhambri-Albano Olivetti lose - Highlights
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Sriram Balaji in action at the first match of the Davis Cup Group-1 tie against Sweden. (File Photo: ATP)
Two Indian doubles pair were in action in the first round at Rolland Garros as Sriram Balaji won his first ever victory at French Open along with his Mexican partner, Miguel Angel Reyes-Valera, to beat Reese Stalder and Sem Verbeek.
Later in the day, Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti suffered a close defeat to Roman Safiullin and John Peers.
As it happened:
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- 31 May 2024 9:07 AM GMT
Balaji-Reyes wins another break in the second set to take an early lead
Set-2: Balaji-Reyes 3-1 Reese-Sem
- 31 May 2024 8:50 AM GMT
That's the first set for the Indo-Mexican pair.
A brilliant serve at the end from Balaji and the pair wins the first set 6-3. They faltered twice in the second last point having a chance to break their opponents but eventually won it with their own serve.
- 31 May 2024 8:36 AM GMT
Brilliant winner from the Indian-Mexican pair.
Sriram Balaji comes up with a brilliant winner and make it 4-1 to continue the lead.
- 31 May 2024 8:28 AM GMT
Sriram/Valera leads 2-1.
The Indian-Mexican pair takes 2-1 lead after couple of deuces in the game.
- 31 May 2024 8:17 AM GMT
That is the first point for the Indian-Mexican pair.
Balaji and Reyes-Valera win the first point after a couple of aces from the pair.
- 31 May 2024 8:08 AM GMT
Sriram Balaji takes court along with his partner Miguel Angel Reyes-Valera.
Both pair playing in this match were alternates and have joined main draw today.
