Bhupathi has a new partner

Only earlier this month, at a press meet in the city, Bhupathi was asked about his preparations ahead of Roland Garros. Then he had said that he was eyeing a Grand Slam with Moodie. But, Bhupathi told this daily today that 8220;it8217;s been two weeks since we stopped playing together.8221;

The biggest clay-court championship is just round the corner. Bhupathi admitted: 8220;It8217;s not an ideal situation to be in,8221; but added that 8220;it all happened at the last minute. But, I will be playing with Malisse and we8217;ll try our best and see what happens.8221;

For the record, Bhupathi and Moodie played only one Slam together 8212; the Australian Open this year. The duo lost in the pre-quarters to Leander Paes and Martin Damm. Bhupathi, however, has won the French Open doubles title twice, in 1999 and 2001 8212; both with Paes. Malisse tasted success on the Parisian red clay in 2004 with fellow Belgian Olivier Rochus.