February 16, 2026
  • India’s Yuki Bhambri and Australia’s Alexei Popyrin secured the doubles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2025, marking a significant milestone in their careers.
  • Key Highlights:
  • Historic Victory: This was the maiden Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) 500 doubles final for both Bhambri and Popyrin.
  • Final Match: They defeated the second-seeded duo of Finland’s Harri Heliovaara and Great Britain’s Henry Patten with a score of 3-6, 7-6 (12), 10-8.
  • Giant-Killing Run: The duo displayed exceptional resilience, overcoming several higher-ranked opponents on their way to the title.
  • Player Achievements:
  • Yuki Bhambri: This was his fourth ATP Tour doubles title but his first ATP 500 win, with his previous three victories all coming at the ATP 250 level.
  • Alexei Popyrin: This was his first ATP Tour doubles final at any level. However, he has won three singles titles, including the Canada Open Masters 1000.
  • This victory marks a significant achievement for both players, boosting their presence in the ATP doubles circuit.

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