Balaji/Oberleitner vs Herbert/Thompson - Round 1 - Highlights - 22 Jan 2026

2026 | Tennis | 21 minutes | U

Sriram Balaji and Neil Oberleitner edged past Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Jordan Thompson in a thrilling first‑round doubles contest, winning 7‑6, 3‑6, 7‑6 after a tense, momentum‑shifting battle. The opening set showcased high‑quality exchanges at the net, with Sriram Balaji and Neil Oberleitner holding their nerve in a tight tiebreak. Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Jordan Thompson responded strongly in the second set. The deciding set produced some of the best doubles action of the round. Watch the highlights from Australian Open 2026, only on Sony LIV.