That was a landmark moment for Indian tennis. Here’s a quick profile of Yuki Bhambri and his 2009 Australian Open Junior win:

Date: January 2009

Tournament: Australian Open – Junior Boys’ Singles

Result: Defeated Alexandros-Ferdinandos Georgoudas (Greece)

Score: 6–3, 6–1 (Final)

Became the first Indian to win the Australian Open Junior Boys’ Singles title.

The fourth Indian to win a junior Grand Slam singles title after:

Ramanathan Krishnan (Wimbledon Boys, 1954)

Ramesh Krishnan (Wimbledon and French Open Boys, 1979)

Leander Paes (Wimbledon and US Open Boys, 1990)

Reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 83 in April 2018.

Represented India in Davis Cup and at the 2016 Rio Olympics (doubles).

Later transitioned to focus on doubles, where he’s enjoyed consistent success on the ATP Tour.