N Sriram Balaji and Marcelo Demoliner Reach French Open Quarterfinals

In an impressive display at the French Open, India's N Sriram Balaji and Brazil's Marcelo Demoliner have advanced to the men's doubles quarterfinals. They achieved a stunning upset against the sixth-seeded German duo, showcasing their skills and determination. This victory marks a significant milestone for Balaji, who reaches his first Grand Slam quarterfinal. The pair will now face a tough challenge against the second-seeded team in the next round. Read on to discover more about their journey through the tournament and their remarkable performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 2, 2026, 02:04 IST

Indo-Brazilian Duo Shines at Roland Garros

Paris [France], June 1: N Sriram Balaji from India and his Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner have made headlines by advancing to the men's doubles quarterfinals at the French Open. They achieved this remarkable feat by defeating the sixth-seeded German team of Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in straight sets, as reported by a sports news outlet.

The unseeded pair took one hour and 25 minutes to secure a 7-5, 6-4 victory over the seasoned Grand Slam champions during their Round of 16 match at Roland Garros.

This win is particularly significant for the 36-year-old Balaji, marking his first-ever Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance.

Following this victory, Balaji and Demoliner are set to face the formidable second-seeded duo of Harri Heliovaara from Finland and Henry Patten from Great Britain in the quarterfinals.

Earlier in the tournament, the Indo-Brazilian team triumphed over the unseeded German-Dutch pair of Constantin Frantzen and Robin Haase in a three-set match, and they also secured a straight-sets win against Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner in the second round.

In their second-round encounter, Balaji and Demoliner defeated Wallner and Schnaitter with a score of 7-5, 6-2. They broke their opponents in the crucial 11th game of the first set and maintained their lead to take the opener. In the second set, they achieved breaks in the first and seventh games, concluding the match in one hour and 27 minutes.

In their opening match, the duo overcame Frantzen and Haase with a scoreline of 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. They started strong by breaking their opponents early in the third game, gaining control of the first set. Although Frantzen and Haase fought back in the second set, breaking Balaji and Demoliner in the seventh game, the Indo-Brazilian pair regained their momentum in the deciding set, ultimately sealing their place in the second round.