Bhupathi, Knowles part ways with defeat at ATP finale

London: Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles' doubles' partnership ended on a disappointing note after the third seeded Indo-Bahamian pair was handed a straight-set defeat by Americans Bob and Mike Bryan in the semifinals of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

The Bryan brothers, who are two-time former winners London, won 6-4, 6-4 last night at the O2 arena in south-east London.

This was Bhupathi and Knowles' final match as partners.

In a hugely successful second season together, the Indo-Bahamian duo reached two Grand Slam finals, finishing runners-up at the Australian Open and US Open.

Next season will see Bhupathi team up with Max Mirnyi, while Knowles will combine with Mardy Fish.