Bopanna-Ebden Highlights, US Open 2023 Men's Doubles final: Ram and Salisbury defeat Bopanna & Ebden and win the title for the third time in a row

Both the teams played their best tennis in the final set. However, Ram and Salisbury clinched the set, with the help of a break point against the duo of Bopanna and Ebden to win their third US Open doubles title in a row.

The second set was a Ram-Salisbury show. The duo made a brilliant comeback in the game and showed why they have won the championships twice in the last two years. Salisbury found his serving touch back and Ram played some outrageous shots to win the second set 6-2

Bopanna and Ebden dominated the first half, breaking the serve of the defending champions, twice. Both the players were complimenting each other really well. While Ebden was in great serving form, Bopanna was quick on his feet with his returns.

Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury win their third doubles title at the US Open in a row

The Indian-Australian duo losses to Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in a three-set game (6-2, 3-6, 4-6)

Rajeev Ram serving for the Grand Slam

Bopanna and Ebden have to break this. It's 15-15, what a game! Brilliant backhand from Bopanna. 30-30, it is. The game is on. Oh Salisbury slaps it. It's 40-30. And they did it. Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury win their third doubles title at the US Open.

Ram and Salisbury on the verge

Salisbury serving it phenomenally. Ram and Salisbury take a lead of 5-3 in the 3rd set.

Rohan Bopanna take a bow

Bopanna shows great sportsmanship as he gives away a point to the opposition admitting that the ball touched his arms on its way. And then he plays some incredible shots to make it 3-4 in the third set.

Ram and Salisbury are making it look easy

Ram and Salisbury are all over Bopanna and Ebden. They lead by 4-2

Ram and Salisbury break

Some brilliant returns from the Brit-American duo. Oh Bopanna, you beauty! What a shot, we are back at 30-30. Ram and Salisbury break the serve for the first time in the set. The defending champions are leading with 3-2

Point of the game!

What a return from Bopanna. Ram saves a match point. This is exciting tennis.Ebden is on fire, second break point for the duo. What a great rally, Ram-Salisbury save another break point. Brilliant set-up, it's 40-40. And Ram and Salisbury levels it, 2-2 in the 3rd set

Ebden with his serves

Ebden continues his form with his serves. Rohan and Ebden make it 2-1 in the 3rd set

Ram and Salisbury come back strongly

The second match goes to the pair of Ram-Salisbury. Brilliant one-to-one tennis.

The first match of the third goes to Bopanna-Ebden

Rohan starts with the two good serves. It's 40-40. Cracking forehand by Bopanna. Great start for the duo in the third set

Into the deciding set

Both teams have looked good so far. Ram and Salisbury made a brilliant comeback in the second set to bring the game at 1-1. We are in for an exciting 3rd set!

A must win game for Bopanna-Ebden in the second set

Brilliant return from Rajeev to equalize the score 15-15. Great point for Bopanna-Ebden, win the game. it's 3-5 now

Ram-Salisbury on top in second set

wonderful tennis! The Brit is serving a magic bowl. Ram and Salisbury are leading by 5-2 in the second set.

A serving masterclass!

Ram and Salisbury are leading the second set by 3-2. A great serve after a 40-0 lead.

It's 2-2 in the second set

Good first serve, easy point for Bopanna-Ebden. Great bit of tennis, Ram-Salisbury lead by 30-15. Great two serves from Ebden and we are in for a duce. Advantage for the serving duo and they win the game.

WHAT A BACKHAND FROM BOPANNA

A world-class backhand from Bopanna but Ram-Salisbury win the point and lead 2-1 in the second set

Ram- Salisbury take the first point in the second set

Some fabulous tennis this! Ebden is returned to win the first point. Great couple of serves after that, Ram- Salisbury won the first point in the second set.

Bopanna and Ebden takes the opening set

Oh boy! The Indian and the Australian pair are looking too good. The defending champions need to bring some momentum into the game. We are in for a cracking second round.

Bopanna-Ebden will serve for the opening set

Yet another break from the duo. They are making it look easy. Ram and Salisbury are looking clueless at the moment. Ebden's backhand is doing the magic today.

Bopanna-Ebden lead 4-2

Some great returns from Salisbury but Erden and Bopanna are setting the points beautifully. Three service points in a row for the duo

Bopanna-Ebden off to a great start

Great start for the Indian-Aussie duo. Looking in a great touch, both of them. Some beautiful backhands in play.

Here we go

The players are on the court. We are just moments away from the opening points!

US Open 2023 men's doubles live update

Hello and welcome to the men's doubles finals which is slated to start at 9:30 PM IST. Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden are going up against Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury. This is your host Abhishek Raj taking you through the live-action!