Australian Open boys champion Yuki Bhambri and mixed doubles champion Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza returned to India yesterday. The Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi and the Chatrapati Shivaji International airport in Mumbai welcomed the nation's tennis stars with a heroes welcome.
Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi returned to Mumbai today amidst an arousing welcome, where fans of the duo cheered the Australian Open mixed doubles champs.
The pair received a grand reception (although Bupathi said he wasn't feeling comfortable about big reception like this) after their successful stint down under and the two expressed relief and joy on arrival.
It was a moment of rejoice for the Bhambri family, who were present at the IGI airport. Huge banners announced Yuki's homecoming as thousands were wating patiently for their hero.
Yuki was received by the All India Tennis Association officials and greeted with garlands.
The young champ just smiled to the waiting mediapersons and shutterbugs.
Yuki is also seen here with his mother Indu Bhambri as he comes out of his residence in New Delhi to talk to journalists.(Via timesnow.tv, Images via Yahoo! Sports)
