Yuki Bhambri
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Yuki Bhambri is a male Indian professional tennis player. Yuki is managed by IMG and trains at the IMG Bollettieri Academy in Bradenton, Florida
.
He competed in all the Junior Grand Slam
Tournaments in 2008, He lost in 2008 Australian Open Boys' Singles
in the semi-finals to eventual champion Bernard Tomic
. He lost in the first round of the French Open Boys' Singles
and Wimbledon Boys' Singles
. He made it to the second round of U.S. Open Boys' Singles before losing to his doubles partner
He played in three Junior Grand Slam Doubles tournaments partnering with Karunuday Singh at the Australian Open Boys' Doubles
losing in the first round, Ilija Vujic at the French Open Boys' Doubles
losing in the second round, and Filip Krajinović
at the U.S. Open Boys' Doubles losing in the first round.
After a disappointing performance in the grand slam events, Yuki's career went back on track with his success in the Junior Fed Cup in Mexico, where he led India to the semifinals along with Saurabh Singh
, losing due to an ankle injury. Later, Yuki went on to win a Grade A ITF tournament, Osaka Mayor's Cup
, defeating top 30 Hiroki Moriya 6–2 6–3. Maintaining this momentum, Yuki also won the Asia/Oceania Cup in Indonesia. He continued his winning streak with a stellar performance in the Eddie Herr Cup by reaching the semifinals only to lose to the champion, Alex Domijan. Yuki concluded his season by making history as the first Indian winner of the prestigious Orange Bowl at the young age of 16, beating top US player Jarmere Jenkins in straight sets.
In 2009, Yuki began the year strong winning the junior Australian Open
, defeating German Alexandros-Ferdinandos Georgoudas in the final 6–3 6–1 in only 57 minutes. Throughout the tournament, he only dropped one set. Yuki became the first Indian singles winner of the junior Australian Open
at the young age of 16 and the fourth Indian in history to capture a junior singles grand slam title. Due to his success in juniors, Yuki has decided to focus solely on professional tournaments, except for the junior grand slam events.
Yuki currently trains at the internationally renowned Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy
. However, he also trains in New Delhi, India with his coach Aditya Sachdeva. He is the younger brother of top Indian women's tennis players Ankita and Sanaa Bhambri.
as well as a wild card spot in the singles qualifying draw in the Chennai Open
, where he lost to top college player and compatriot Sanam Singh
, 4–6, 6–4, 6–1. Yuki also obtained a wild card position for the 2010 Australian Open
qualifying draw as an additional reward for his win at the 2009 Junior Australian Open. Given his success, Yuki was offered a position of being on the Indian Davis Cup Team, but declined so he could continue practicing in the US to prepare for upcoming the Sony Ericsson Open. In the 2009 Sony Ericsson Open, Yuki lost to top 100 player, Diego Junqueira
6–4, 6–3 in the first round. Following his showing at the Sony Ericsson, Yuki played in an ITF Futures Event in New Delhi, India, where he won the tournament becoming the youngest Indian to win a Futures event; Yuki continued this winning streak by capturing the title of the following Futures event held in the same venue. Yuki made his Davis cup debut against South Africa in the World group play-offs and won his match against a higher ranked opponent in Izak van der Merwe
.
(MHRIL), a leisure hospitality provider, will sponsor Indian tennis star – Yuki Bhambri. As per the arrangement, MHRIL will sponsor Bhambri for a period of five years. For the sponsorship, Mahindra Holidays will avail of promotional and advertising rights in association with Bhambri for their brand "Club Mahindra
".
In August, Bhambhri advanced to the finals of the first Youth Olympics Games in Singapore by defeating Damir Dzumhur 6–3, 4–6, 6–2. He played Colombian Juan Sebastian Gomez in the finals. After winning the first set 7–6, he narrowly lost the second set 6–7. After suffering cramp in his thigh, he conceded the match with the score at 1–4 in the third set. This gave him a silver medal at the first Youth Olympics in Singapore.
Bradenton, Florida
Bradenton is a city in Manatee County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's 2007 population to be 53,471. Bradenton is the largest Principal City of the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2007 estimated population of 682,833...
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Junior career
Yuki was ranked as a junior by the ITF World No. 1 and was consistently in the top 20 from the beginning of 2008. He won the Junior Australian Open Boys singles title in 2009 by beating Alexandros-Ferdinandos Georgoudas of Germany 6-3, 6-1 in the finals.He competed in all the Junior Grand Slam
Grand Slam (tennis)
The four Major tennis tournaments, also called the Slams, are the most important tennis events of the year in terms of world tour ranking points, tradition, prize-money awarded, strength and size of player field, and public attention. They are the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and...
Tournaments in 2008, He lost in 2008 Australian Open Boys' Singles
2008 Australian Open - Boys' Singles
Brydan Klein was the defending champion, but did not compete in the juniors event that year.Bernard Tomic won in the final 4–6, 7–6, 6–0, against Yang Tsung-hua and claimed the title.-Seeds:# César Ramírez ...
in the semi-finals to eventual champion Bernard Tomic
Bernard Tomic
Bernard Tomic is an Australian professional tennis player. As of 24 October 2011, Tomic is ranked the World No. 41, making him the highest ranked Australian male tennis player and the youngest player in the top 100...
. He lost in the first round of the French Open Boys' Singles
2008 French Open - Boys' Singles
The 2008 French Open – Boys' Singles tournament was an event during the 2008 French Open tennis tournament. Vladimir Ignatic was the defending champion, but did not compete in the Juniors in this year....
and Wimbledon Boys' Singles
2008 Wimbledon Championships - Boys' Singles
Donald Young was the defending champion, but did not compete in the Juniors that year.Grigor Dimitrov won in the final 7–5, 6–3, against Henri Kontinen.-Seeds:# Bernard Tomic # Yang Tsung-hua # César Ramírez ...
. He made it to the second round of U.S. Open Boys' Singles before losing to his doubles partner
He played in three Junior Grand Slam Doubles tournaments partnering with Karunuday Singh at the Australian Open Boys' Doubles
2008 Australian Open - Boys' Doubles
Hsieh Cheng-peng and Yang Tsung-hua won the title by defeating Vasek Pospisil and César Ramírez 3–6, 7–5, [10–5] in the final.-Seeds:# Ryan Harrison / Matt Reid # Vasek Pospisil / César Ramírez ...
losing in the first round, Ilija Vujic at the French Open Boys' Doubles
2008 French Open - Boys' Doubles
Thomas Fabbiano and Andrei Karatchenia were the defending champions, but did not compete in the Juniors that year.Henri Kontinen and Christopher Rungkat won in the final 6–0, 6–3, against Jaan-Frederik Brunken and Matt Reid.-Seeds:...
losing in the second round, and Filip Krajinović
Filip Krajinovic
Filip Krajinović is a Serbian professional tennis player, who is, as of 21 June 2010, ranked World No. 170. As a former World No. 6 junior player, he reached semifinals of Wimbledon Championships and US Open in 2008...
at the U.S. Open Boys' Doubles losing in the first round.
After a disappointing performance in the grand slam events, Yuki's career went back on track with his success in the Junior Fed Cup in Mexico, where he led India to the semifinals along with Saurabh Singh
Saurabh Singh
Saurabh Singh is a boy from Narhi village in Uttar Pradesh. His father is a school teacher while his mother is a health worker with the local government and belongs to ordinary middle class family.A sudden news came in the beginning of year 2005 which was made the boy like a Hero in front of all...
, losing due to an ankle injury. Later, Yuki went on to win a Grade A ITF tournament, Osaka Mayor's Cup
Osaka Mayor's Cup
-Boys Singles:-Boys Doubles:-Girls Singles:-Boys Doubles:...
, defeating top 30 Hiroki Moriya 6–2 6–3. Maintaining this momentum, Yuki also won the Asia/Oceania Cup in Indonesia. He continued his winning streak with a stellar performance in the Eddie Herr Cup by reaching the semifinals only to lose to the champion, Alex Domijan. Yuki concluded his season by making history as the first Indian winner of the prestigious Orange Bowl at the young age of 16, beating top US player Jarmere Jenkins in straight sets.
In 2009, Yuki began the year strong winning the junior Australian Open
Australian Open
The Australian Open is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament held in the southern hemisphere. The tournament was held for the first time in 1905 and was last contested on grass in 1987. Since 1972 the Australian Open has been held in Melbourne, Victoria. In 1988, the tournament became a hard court...
, defeating German Alexandros-Ferdinandos Georgoudas in the final 6–3 6–1 in only 57 minutes. Throughout the tournament, he only dropped one set. Yuki became the first Indian singles winner of the junior Australian Open
Australian Open
The Australian Open is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament held in the southern hemisphere. The tournament was held for the first time in 1905 and was last contested on grass in 1987. Since 1972 the Australian Open has been held in Melbourne, Victoria. In 1988, the tournament became a hard court...
at the young age of 16 and the fourth Indian in history to capture a junior singles grand slam title. Due to his success in juniors, Yuki has decided to focus solely on professional tournaments, except for the junior grand slam events.
Yuki currently trains at the internationally renowned Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy
Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy
The Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy is located in Bradenton, Florida, and was founded in 1978 by Nick Bollettieri as a full-time tennis boarding school that combines intensive tennis training with an academic curriculum....
. However, he also trains in New Delhi, India with his coach Aditya Sachdeva. He is the younger brother of top Indian women's tennis players Ankita and Sanaa Bhambri.
2008
Yuki had participated in a number of Future and Challenger events in India since he was 15, but has focused mostly on ITF junior events after turning 16.2009
After his win in the Orange Bowl, Yuki obtained a wild card in the Sony Ericsson Open qualifying draw; however, IMG, the host of the tournament, decided to upgrade Yuki to receive a spot in the main draw of the tournament, where he competed a draw including all the top professionals such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic. He also obtained a wild card spot in the doubles main draw pairing with Harsh MankadHarsh Mankad
----Harsh Mankad is a professional tennis player from India. He is the grandson of cricketer Vinoo Mankad, and the son of cricketer Ashok Mankad, and tennis player Nirupama Vasant....
as well as a wild card spot in the singles qualifying draw in the Chennai Open
Chennai Open
The Chennai Open is a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It is currently part of the ATP World Tour 250 series of the Association of Tennis Professionals World Tour...
, where he lost to top college player and compatriot Sanam Singh
Sanam Singh
Sanam Krishan Singh, is a Professional Tennis player from India. He rose to prominence while at college at the University of Virginia in the USA. Sanam won the gold medal in the doubles and bronze medal in the team event in 2010 Asian Games....
, 4–6, 6–4, 6–1. Yuki also obtained a wild card position for the 2010 Australian Open
Australian Open
The Australian Open is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament held in the southern hemisphere. The tournament was held for the first time in 1905 and was last contested on grass in 1987. Since 1972 the Australian Open has been held in Melbourne, Victoria. In 1988, the tournament became a hard court...
qualifying draw as an additional reward for his win at the 2009 Junior Australian Open. Given his success, Yuki was offered a position of being on the Indian Davis Cup Team, but declined so he could continue practicing in the US to prepare for upcoming the Sony Ericsson Open. In the 2009 Sony Ericsson Open, Yuki lost to top 100 player, Diego Junqueira
Diego Junqueira
Diego Junqueira is a professional tennis player who plays left-handed from Argentina...
6–4, 6–3 in the first round. Following his showing at the Sony Ericsson, Yuki played in an ITF Futures Event in New Delhi, India, where he won the tournament becoming the youngest Indian to win a Futures event; Yuki continued this winning streak by capturing the title of the following Futures event held in the same venue. Yuki made his Davis cup debut against South Africa in the World group play-offs and won his match against a higher ranked opponent in Izak van der Merwe
Izak van der Merwe
- Professional career :In June 2008, van der Merwe qualified into the 2008 Wimbledon main draw, beating World No. 177 Miguel Ángel López Jaén, World No. 126 Kristian Pless, and World No. 246 Frédéric Niemeyer...
.
2010
Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India Club Mahindra HolidaysClub Mahindra Holidays
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts, popular under its flagship brand Club Mahindra Holidays was founded in 1996 to provide holidays on a timeshare basis....
(MHRIL), a leisure hospitality provider, will sponsor Indian tennis star – Yuki Bhambri. As per the arrangement, MHRIL will sponsor Bhambri for a period of five years. For the sponsorship, Mahindra Holidays will avail of promotional and advertising rights in association with Bhambri for their brand "Club Mahindra
Club Mahindra Holidays
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts, popular under its flagship brand Club Mahindra Holidays was founded in 1996 to provide holidays on a timeshare basis....
".
In August, Bhambhri advanced to the finals of the first Youth Olympics Games in Singapore by defeating Damir Dzumhur 6–3, 4–6, 6–2. He played Colombian Juan Sebastian Gomez in the finals. After winning the first set 7–6, he narrowly lost the second set 6–7. After suffering cramp in his thigh, he conceded the match with the score at 1–4 in the third set. This gave him a silver medal at the first Youth Olympics in Singapore.
Doubles: 1 (0-1)
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| ATP Challenger Tour (0-1) |
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