Bhambri-Sharan finish runners-up

Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan finishes runners-up at the Shanghai ATP Challenger after losing 4-6, 4-6 to top seeds Thailand's Sanchai and Sonchat Ratiwatana here yesterday

The tournament was a good exposure for the India duo ahead of the Davis Cup tie against New Zealand. Yuki and Divij will be representing India in the Davis Cup in the absence of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi. While Paes opted out, Bhupathi was axed from the team following the selection row before the Olympics. The Indian duo shared a prize money of $4,240.

However, in the singles, Yuki had lost to Davis Cup teammate Sanam Singh in the second round.

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