Dominant run at ATP 250 sees Indo-American duo enter first final together at Mallorca Open
Indian tennis star Yuki Bhambri, partnering with American Robert Galloway, has booked a spot in the final of the ATP 250 Mallorca Championships after an impressive run through the draw. The pair, seeded fourth in the tournament, capped their strong week with a clinical 6-1, 7-6(4) semifinal win over Theo Arribage of France and Guido Andreozzi of Argentina on Friday.
This marks Bhambri’s eighth career ATP doubles final, and notably his first alongside Galloway, with whom he’s developed a solid on-court chemistry this season. The 2025 campaign has already been a fruitful one for the Indian, and this will be his second final of the year, having already lifted one title earlier.
As the duo prepares for the championship match, Bhambri will have a personal milestone in sight — a chance to clinch his fifth career ATP doubles title and further solidify his status among India’s premier doubles players on the international circuit.
A Final Run Built on Dominance
The Indo-American team began their Mallorca campaign with a confident straight-sets victory in the opening round, defeating the French pairing of Grégoire Jacq and Alexandre Müller 6-3, 6-3. Their rhythm and synergy were evident from the outset, with consistent serving, strong net play, and smart poaching from both ends of the court.
Next up in the quarterfinals, Bhambri and Galloway faced a potentially tricky test against seasoned Brazilians Rafael Matos and Marcelo Melo, a duo with significant experience at the top level. Yet the fourth seeds dismantled their opponents with remarkable ease, racing to a 6-2, 6-3 win. Their service games remained unbroken through the match, and their baseline-to-net transitions put constant pressure on the Brazilian veterans.
In the semifinals, they were up against the dangerous Franco-Argentine pair of Theo Arribage and Guido Andreozzi, who had come through a tough quarterfinal to make the last four. Bhambri and Galloway came out firing, winning the first set 6-1 with ruthless efficiency. Although the second set was tighter, they held their nerve in the tiebreak to seal the match in straight sets, 7-6(4), and punch their ticket to the final.
A Season of Renewed Confidence
For Yuki Bhambri, 2025 has marked a resurgence in consistency and performance on the doubles court. Having struggled with injuries in the early part of his career, the 31-year-old has reinvented himself as a dependable doubles specialist on the ATP circuit. His earlier partnerships with Indian compatriots like Saketh Myneni and foreign players have borne fruit in recent seasons, but the team-up with Galloway looks particularly promising.
This Mallorca run is the duo’s first final together, and it underscores a new chapter in Bhambri’s career. Their complementary styles Bhambri’s calm court presence and smart placements combined with Galloway’s aggressive net play have proven a successful formula on the grass courts of Spain.
The pair had been building momentum throughout the early summer, with solid showings at other ATP events, and this final appearance validates their place among the most effective new teams of the year.
One Win Away from Title No. 5
Should Bhambri and Galloway prevail in the final, it would be Yuki Bhambri’s fifth career ATP title, a significant marker of his growing legacy as one of India’s most accomplished doubles players in the Open era.
Already a junior Grand Slam champion in singles, Bhambri’s career has been defined by resilience and reinvention. From carrying India’s hopes in Davis Cup singles to becoming a doubles force on the ATP Tour, he has demonstrated his ability to evolve and succeed across formats and surfaces.
The final also gives Bhambri a chance to enter Wimbledon with winning momentum, and possibly boost his doubles ranking even further as he eyes a seeded position at upcoming Grand Slams.
The Road to the Final: Match Results at Mallorca ATP 250
- Round of 16: Bhambri/Galloway def. Jacq/Müller (FRA) — 6-3, 6-3
- Quarterfinal: Bhambri/Galloway def. Matos/Melo (BRA) — 6-2, 6-3
- Semifinal: Bhambri/Galloway def. Arribage/Andreozzi (FRA/ARG) — 6-1, 7-6(4)
- Final Opponent: TBD
Looking Ahead
As they head into the title clash, Bhambri and Galloway will take heart from their near-flawless execution across all three rounds. Their serve has remained dominant, their break point conversion has been sharp, and their communication has looked seasoned beyond the timeline of their partnership.
Their final opponents are yet to be confirmed, but regardless of who lines up across the net, the fourth-seeded pair will enter the court with confidence and momentum on their side.
Whether they lift the trophy or not, this run marks a significant high point in Bhambri’s 2025 season and potentially lays the foundation for a longer-term alliance with Galloway.
Indian tennis fans will be watching closely as Yuki Bhambri takes aim at another piece of silverware, further flying the flag for Indian doubles on the ATP stage.
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