Who is Yuki Bhambri Scrips? First Indian Player to Reach ATP Top 20 After Rohan Bopanna

Feb 4, 2026, 13:53 IST

Yuki Bhambri Scrips became the First Indian Player to reach the World No. 20 in the ATP rankings after Rohan Bopannain, Tennis men’s doubles player. Read more about his journey and latest achievements.

Yuki Bhambri Scrips
Yuki Bhambri Scrips

Key Points

  • Bhambri reached No. 20 in ATP doubles, a first for Indian men since Rohan Bopanna.
  • He won his first ATP 500 title in Dubai (2025) with Alexei Popyrin.
  • Bhambri reached US Open Semifinals (2025) and Australian Open R16 (2026).

Yuki Bhambri Scrips has officially scripted history by breaking into the Top 20 of the ATP Doubles Rankings. Bhambri reached a career-high world ranking of No. 20, making him the first Indian men's doubles player to achieve this feat since the legendary Rohan Bopanna. Yuki Bhambri’s historic leap is a landmark moment for Indian tennis on the global stage.

Yuki Bhambri's ascent to the ATP Top 20 was fueled by a string of consistent performances, breakthrough came in following, in the 2025, when he partnered with Alexei Popyrin to clinch his maiden ATP 200 title in Dubai. and early 2026 seasons and 2026 in the Australian Open where Bhambri partnered with Sweden’s Andre Goransson and reached the third round.

Key Milestones in the Journey:

  • Dubai Tennis Championships 2025:  Bhambri Won his first ATP 500 title alongside Alexei Popyrin, defeating reigning Grand Slam champions in a thrilling final.

  • US Open 2025: Achieved a career-best Grand Slam result by reaching the semifinals with partner Michael Venus.

  • India’s No. 1: In early 2025, he surpassed Rohan Bopanna to become India’s top-ranked doubles player, ending Bopanna’s incredible 286-week streak at the summit.

  • Australian Open 2026: Reached the Round of 16 (3rd Round) with Andre Goransson, securing the critical points needed to jump from No. 22 to No. 20. 

Yuki Bhambri Career Statistics 

  • Age: 33

  • Birth Place: New Delhi, India

  • Turned Pro: 2008

  • Plays: Right-handed, Two-handed backhand 

  • Doubles Titles: 4 ATP Titles

  • Grand Slam Best: Semifinals (US Open 2025)

Also Read: WPL Winners List (2023-2026)

Comparing the Both Giants Rohan Bopanna & Yuki Bhambri

Rohan Bopanna has been the face of Indian doubles for over a decade reaching World No. 1 and winning Grand Slams Yuki Bhambri is now cementing his own legacy in the Tennis. 

Feature

Yuki Bhambri

Rohan Bopanna

Current Ranking

World No. 20 (Career High)

Former World No. 1 & India’s No. 1 double player

Singles High

World No. 83

World No. 213

Recent Major Success

2025 US Open Semifinals

2024 Australian Open Winner

Academy

Roundglass Tennis Academy

Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy

What’s Next for Yuki Bhambri?

Currently training at the Roundglass Tennis Academy, Bhambri is showing no signs of slowing down. His immediate focus remains the ATP 500 swing in the Middle East, where he aims to gain further points to climb into the Top 10. Furthermore, his presence will be vital for the Indian Davis Cup team in their upcoming tie against the Netherlands. With his tactical sharpness and newfound confidence, Bhambri is poised to lead the next generation of Indian tennis stars.

Yuki Bhambri has made history by reaching a career-high ATP doubles ranking of World No. 20, becoming the first Indian male player since Rohan Bopanna to achieve this feat. His ascent was fueled by consistent performances, including an ATP 500 title in Dubai and a US Open semifinal appearance. Bhambri also surpassed Bopanna as India's top-ranked doubles player in early 2025, marking a significant milestone for Indian tennis.

Manisha Waldia
Manisha Waldia

Content Writer

Manisha Waldia is an accomplished content writer with 4+ years of experience dedicated to UPSC, State PCS, and current affairs. She excels in creating expert content for core subjects like Polity, Geography, and History. Her work emphasises in-depth conceptual understanding and rigorous analysis of national and international affairs. Manisha has curated educational materials for leading institutions, including Drishti IAS, Shubhara Ranjan IAS, Study IQ, and PWonly IAS. Email ID: manisha.waldia@jagrannewmedia.com

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