Wimbledon: Bopanna crashes out, Bhambri advances

The latest action from Wimbledon 2025 saw mixed fortunes for Indian tennis players and top seeds on Day 4 of the prestigious tournament. In the men’s doubles, India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Belgian partner Sander Gille faced an early exit. They were outplayed by the German duo Tim Putz and Kevin Krawietz, losing 3-6, 4-6 in the first round. Bopanna, who entered the tournament with hopes of a deep run, couldn’t find rhythm as the opponents dominated with sharp returns and consistent service games. However, there was some cheer for India as Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway moved into the second round of the men’s doubles. They defeated Manuel Guinard (France) and Romain Arneodo (Monaco) in straight sets, 7-6 (10-8), 6-4. The pair held their nerves during the tight first-set tie-break and maintained momentum in the second set to seal the match. In men’s singles, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz showed why he remains a top contender this year. The Spaniard powered past Britain’s Oliver Tarvet in straight sets—6-1, 6-4, 6-4—on Centre Court. Alcaraz displayed aggressive baseline play and sharp net approaches, giving Tarvet few chances to fight back. In women’s singles, World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka continued her strong run. She defeated Marie Bouzkova 7-6 (6-4), 6-4 to book a spot in the third round. Sabalenka, known for her powerful serves and deep groundstrokes, had to fight through a tense first set before taking control of the match.