Indian Tennis Legend Rohan Bopanna Retires

ØRohan Bopanna, one of India's most accomplished tennis players, has announced his retirement from representing India in international competitions following his exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics.

ØBopanna’s Olympic journey came to an end in the men’s doubles first round, where he partnered with N.Sriram Balaji.

ØThis marks the end of an era for Indian tennis, as Bopanna has been a stalwart for the country for over two decades

About Rohan Bopanna:

. Rohan Machanda Bopanna is an Indian professional tennis player who specialises in doubles.

He attained the world No. 1 ranking after winning his first major doubles title at the 2024 Australian Open with Matthew Ebden, becoming the oldest first-time No. 1 at the age of 43.

Recent achievements:

ØAsian Games 2022: Bopanna clinched a gold medal in the mixed doubles event at the Hangzhou Asian Games, partnering with Rutuja Bhosale.

ØDavis Cup Farewell: In September 2023, Bopanna concluded his 21-year Davis Cup career on a high note, contributing to India’s victory over Morocco in their World Group II match.

ØHistoric Grand Slam Victory: At the start of 2024, Bopanna etched his name in the tennis history books. At the age of 43 years and nine months, he became the oldest man to win a Grand Slam title in the Open Era of tennis. This remarkable feat was achieved when he and his partner Matthew Ebden emerged victorious in the men’s doubles event at the Australian Open.

ØFrench Open 2017: Bopanna secured his first Grand Slam title in the mixed doubles event.