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French Open: Sriram Balaji/Demoliner in men's doubles quarters; Arnav Paparkar advances in boys' sec

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India's Sriram Balaji Makes Grand Slam Breakthrough at Roland Garros

By IANS News June 02, 2026 • 08:26 AM View: 608

Indian star N. Sriram Balaji and his Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner caused a major upset at the French Open, stunning sixth-seeded Germans Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz to continue their impressive run into the quarterfinals of the men's doubles section at the Stade Roland Garros on Monday.

The Indo-Brazilian pair came up with a composed performance to win their pre-quarterfinal match 7-5, 6-4 in one hour and 25 minutes in the clay court major, thus making their maiden quarterfinal entry in Grand Slams for both Balaji and Demoliner.