Yuki Bhambri (File photo) British pairing Joe Salisbury and Neal Group defeated Indian Yuki Bhambri and his partner Michael Venus on Friday in the US Open semifinals.In a closely attacked match, Salisbury and Skupski exceeded a one-time deficit to win 6 (2) -7, 7-6 (5), 6-4, advanced to the final at Flushing Meadows.The opening set introduced evenly the corresponding competition, because both teams remained tied to 3-3. A few indo-kiwi managed to take the lead before being attacked by the British duo, which eventually led to the binding.Bhambri and Venus dominated the first set, which secured seven points and at the same time limited its opponents to only two points.The second set began with Bhambri and Venus soon began to take the lead. Salisbury and Skupski, however, organized a comeback and forced another crime they won to equalize the match.
The decisive third set went in favor of the British couple, which secured the victory of 6-4 to win its place in the finals.Bhambri and Venus showed an impressive form during the tournament. They started their campaign with a convincing victory of 6-0, 6-3 over Marcos Giron and the student of Tien.In the second round they continued their strong performance by defeating Gonzalo Escobar and Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela 6-1, 7-5.The combination of Indo-Kiwi was then excluded by the German team Tim Putz and Kevin Krawietz in direct sets 6-4, 6-4 in round 16.Their quarterfinal victory came against Mectic and RAM and set up a semifinal clash with a British couple.Despite their strong run at the tournament, Bhambri and Venus could not overcome the challenge represented by Salisbury and Skupski, who showed remarkable resistance after losing the first ensemble.The victory of the Return of the British duo won them a place in the final of the Grand Slam for Hard Court at Flushing Meadows.
