All those years of struggle, sacrifice... felt like the weight was off my shoulders: Bopanna
10 months, 3 weeks ago

All those years of struggle, sacrifice... felt like the weight was off my shoulders: Bopanna

The Hindu  

Lavishing superlatives is a craze in modern-day sport. But for Rohan Bopanna, it doesn’t feel exaggerated, for winning your maiden men’s doubles Grand Slam title when you are about to turn 44 can be surreal. “It’s a dream come true,” Bopanna said during a virtual media interaction on Sunday. It’s an incredible and magical moment.” Bopanna is not new to Slam success, having clinched the 2017 French Open mixed doubles title with Gabriela Dabrowski. But mixed doubles is a format that doesn’t exist outside the Majors and quadrennial events like Olympics and Asian Games.

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'It keeps everybody on their toes': Rohan Bopanna on Tennis Premier League’s format
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'It keeps everybody on their toes': Rohan Bopanna on Tennis Premier League’s format

Firstpost  

The Tennis Premier League season 6 is being played in a thrilling 25-point system and the legendary Rohan Bopanna feels it has helped make the game ’exciting'. Rohan Bopanna, who is taking part in the Tennis Premier League for the first time, is impressed with the fast-paced 25-point format. Bopanna, one of the best Indian tennis players and two-time Grand …

Indian doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna still going strong at 44 with routine of yoga and ice baths
1 month, 1 week ago

Indian doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna still going strong at 44 with routine of yoga and ice baths

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — His beard is full of gray hair. At the age of 44, Indian doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna is still going strong, though. A season that included Bopanna’s first Grand Slam men’s doubles title with partner Matthew Ebden at the Australian Open in January — which made him the oldest man to win such a trophy and the …

Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden pair concedes semi-final defeat at French Open
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden pair concedes semi-final defeat at French Open

Hindustan Times  

The second-seeded men's doubles duo of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden was knocked out in the semi-finals of the 2024 French Open, conceding a three-set defeat to Italian pair of S Bolelli and A Vavassori. Rohan Bopanna in action Boleli and Vavassori avenged their Australian Open final defeat by overcoming Bopanna and Ebden in their recent encounter. Bopanna and Ebden …

Rohan Bopanna creates history with Miami Open men’s doubles title, breaks his own record
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna creates history with Miami Open men’s doubles title, breaks his own record

Hindustan Times  

Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden came out on top in a historic victory in the men's doubles final of the Miami Open, on Saturday. The win also saw Bopanna break his own record, becoming the oldest man to win a Masters 1000 title on the ATP circuit at the age of 44. Meanwhile, they are the reigning …

Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden clinch Miami Open men's doubles title
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden clinch Miami Open men's doubles title

India TV News  

The top-seeded pair of Matthew Ebden and Rohan Bopanna defeated Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek to clinch the Miami Open men's doubles title 2024 on Saturday. Both Bopanna and Ebden have 8080 live points in the ATP ranking and are followed by Krajicek and Dodig who are third and fourth respectively. "I think it’s important, especially when we play no-Ad …

Rohan Bopanna and his unyielding pursuit of glory
10 months ago

Rohan Bopanna and his unyielding pursuit of glory

The Hindu  

Rohan Bopanna’s recent exploits have breathed new life into the flailing health of Indian tennis, which has been gasping for air for some time now. That is something that has always carried me—my perseverance in constantly trying to find new ways to get better,” Bopanna said after receiving the ‘Ace of Aces’ Award at the Sportstar ACES Awards 2024. Old …

'Burden Lifted and I Fell to the Ground': Rohan Bopanna Opens Up on Historic Australian Open Title
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Burden Lifted and I Fell to the Ground': Rohan Bopanna Opens Up on Historic Australian Open Title

News 18  

Indian tennis icon Rohan Bopanna, who recently achieved the men’s doubles World No.1 Rank for the first time in his career and topped it off with his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open doubles event at the wise-old age of 43 serves as an inspiration for budding sportsmen. Bopanna, who crashed to the court in jubilation after his …

Rohan Bopanna meets Narendra Modi after Australian Open triumph, presents special gift to Indian Prime Minister
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna meets Narendra Modi after Australian Open triumph, presents special gift to Indian Prime Minister

Hindustan Times  

Rohan Bopanna scripted history at the recently concluded Australian Open, clinching the men's doubles title with partner Matthew Ebden at the Rod Laver Arena. After his triumph, Bopanna met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the tennis star's joy knew no bounds. This was Bopanna's first Grand Slam doubles triumph after 60 attempts -- another record. The India great's only …

Rohan Bopanna's triumph can't hide the fact that Indian tennis is gasping for breath
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna's triumph can't hide the fact that Indian tennis is gasping for breath

Hindustan Times  

Rohan Bopanna had created a stir in India following his Australian Open doubles glory last weekend. Rohan Bopanna will not play the mixed doubles event at the Olympics and the reason is heartbreaking If truth be told, for many it was hard to believe that it was Bopanna's first doubles grand slam win. It was hard to believe that in …

Rohan Bopanna is a terrific guy and has been a great representative for India, says Vijay Amritraj
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna is a terrific guy and has been a great representative for India, says Vijay Amritraj

The Hindu  

Close to 43 years have passed since Vijay Amritraj reached a career-high men’s singles ranking of 18. “My greatest talent was being born to the right parents,” Amritraj said. Amritraj praised Rohan Bopanna, who recently claimed the Australian Open men’s doubles title to become the oldest man to win a Grand Slam. The shot that was once routine is not …

Rohan Bopanna, serving big at 43
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna, serving big at 43

Hindustan Times  

Over the last week, during his speeches and press conferences at the Australian Open, Rohan Bopanna dished out the term “perseverance” quite a few times. Around three years ago, when Bopanna contemplated quitting, the 2017 French Open mixed doubles champion could have been content with a professional career that lasted more than a couple of decades, and earned him over …

Rohan Bopanna's Australian Open feat leaves Sania Mirza, Somdev 'speechless'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna's Australian Open feat leaves Sania Mirza, Somdev 'speechless'

Hindustan Times  

Rohan Bopanna capped off a sensational fortnight at Melbourne with a maiden Grand Slam title in men's doubles. Rohan Bopanna won his maiden Grand Slam men's doubles title at the 2024 Australian Open Bopanna's feat left compatriots and former colleagues Sania Mirza and Somdev Devvarman, watching from the commentary box alongside Purav Raja, "speechless". Partnering Australia's Matthew Ebden, Bopanna beat …

Time has treated Bopanna with a tenderness that defies reason and logic
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Time has treated Bopanna with a tenderness that defies reason and logic

The Hindu  

In recent times, Indian tennis hasn’t had many success stories. On Wednesday, with his quarterfinal victory at the Australian Open, the 43-year-old guaranteed himself of the No.1 spot in world doubles rankings, the oldest man to occupy the coveted position. An ode to consistency Bopanna may have secured just two titles last season, but he made eight finals in all, …

Rohan Bopanna's Australian Open win leaves wife Supriya Annaiah teary-eyed
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna's Australian Open win leaves wife Supriya Annaiah teary-eyed

Hindustan Times  

Rohan Bopanna sunk to the ground after hitting the winner -- a forehand smash volley -- that sealed his maiden Grand Slam men's doubles win at the 2024 Australian Open, then returned to his feet and ran towards partner Matthew Ebden to bump chests. India's Rohan Bopanna poses with his family after victory against Italy's Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori …

Rohan Bopanna's Australian Open win: Full list of Indian triumphs Down Under
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna's Australian Open win: Full list of Indian triumphs Down Under

Hindustan Times  

Rohan Bopanna scripted history on Saturday in Melbourne, as he clinched the Australian Open men's doubles title with partner Matthew Ebden at the Rod Laver Arena. Rohan Bopanna, left, of India and Matthew Ebden of Australia pose with their trophy after defeating Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori of Italy in the men's doubles final. Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden in …

Neeraj Chopra, Sachin Tendulkar and others congratulate Rohan Bopanna on Australian Open 2024 men’s doubles title
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra, Sachin Tendulkar and others congratulate Rohan Bopanna on Australian Open 2024 men’s doubles title

The Hindu  

Rohan Bopanna’s long wait for a first men’s doubles Grand Slam title ended on Saturday as the Indian, along with Australia’s Matthew Ebden, won the Australian Open in Melbourne. Neeraj Chopra, reigning world and Olympic champion in men’s javelin throw, legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar and many others congratulated Bopanna on social media. Here are some of the reactions: Neeraj …

Rohan Bopanna’s first reaction after winning Australian Open 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna’s first reaction after winning Australian Open 2024

Live Mint  

In his first reaction after winning the Australian Open 2024, tennis star Rohan Bopanna shared his tedious journey towards becoming the oldest grand slam winner in the world. At the age of 43, Rohan Bopanna paired up with Australia's Matthew Ebden and defeated Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori on Saturday to clinch his second grand slam title. While praising his …

Bopanna wins Australian Open men’s doubles title at age 43, a record in the Open era
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bopanna wins Australian Open men’s doubles title at age 43, a record in the Open era

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — At 43, Rohan Bopanna became the oldest man to win a Grand Slam doubles title in the Open era when he combined with Matt Ebden on Saturday for a 7-6, 7-5 victory over Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in the Australian Open final. At 43 years and 329 days, Bopanna is the oldest by three years to …

Australian Open | Bopanna, at 43, shatters the glass ceiling to win his first men’s doubles Major title along with Ebden
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open | Bopanna, at 43, shatters the glass ceiling to win his first men’s doubles Major title along with Ebden

The Hindu  

Rohan Bopanna became only the third Indian to win a men’s doubles Grand Slam title, taking the Australian Open crown with partner Matthew Ebden following a commanding win over Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori, here on Saturday. For Bopanna it is his second Grand Slam title, having won the French Open mixed doubles trophy with Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski in 2017. …

Rohan Bopanna, 43, becomes oldest Grand Slam champion with Australian Open doubles triumph
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna, 43, becomes oldest Grand Slam champion with Australian Open doubles triumph

Hindustan Times  

Rohan Bopanna on Saturday became the oldest-ever player to win a Grand Slam after he and Matthew Ebden beat the Italian pair of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-6, 7-5 in the 2024 Australian Open men's doubles final. The 43-year old Bopanna beat the record of Jean-Julien Rojer, who lifted the French Open men's doubles trophy in 2022 with Marcelo …

Australian Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna reveals secret of reaching finals
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna reveals secret of reaching finals

Live Mint  

Rohan Bopanna aced a serve to clinch the third set and book a place in men's doubles of the Australian Open 2024 final. The men's doubles semi-final was a nervy match but Bopanna and his Australian men's doubles partner Matthew Ebden capped their brilliant run in the tournament with a win on Thursday. Furthermore, looking forward to the much-anticipated final …

Rohan Bopanna scripts history alongside Matthew Ebden, wins first-ever Australian Open men's doubles title
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna scripts history alongside Matthew Ebden, wins first-ever Australian Open men's doubles title

India TV News  

Rohan Bopanna scripted history on Saturday, January 27, as he won the men's doubles title at the Australian Open 2024 alongside his partner Matthew Ebden to claim his first-ever men's doubles Grand Slam title. Bopanna's purple patch continued on Saturday as he claimed his first-ever Australian Open title. 1 ranking in the ATP men's doubles on Wednesday, Bopanna has now …

Rohan Bopanna and Joshna Chinappa shortlisted for Padma Shri
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna and Joshna Chinappa shortlisted for Padma Shri

The Hindu  

Tennis star Rohan Bopanna, who is set to be crowned world number one in the doubles format, was on Thursday selected for the prestigious Padma Shri honour by the government along with six other athletes including veteran squash player Joshna Chinappa. Bopanna has the opportunity to win his first ever men’s doubles major title on Saturday when he takes court …

'...and to do it at such a young age': Djokovic joins Bopanna celebration after India great's 'amazing' world No. 1 feat
10 months, 4 weeks ago

'...and to do it at such a young age': Djokovic joins Bopanna celebration after India great's 'amazing' world No. 1 feat

Hindustan Times  

Defending men's singles champion at the 2024 Australian Open, Novak Djokovic, joined the bandwagon on Wednesday to celebrate Rohan Bopanna's stellar feat at Melbourne Park en route to the latter making his third Grand Slam final alongside Australia's Matthew Ebden in men's doubles. Novak Djokovic hails Rohan Bopanna's 'amazing' achievement at Australian Open 2024 The record was previously held by …

Bopanna all set to become No. 1, the oldest among men’s doubles players to do so
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Bopanna all set to become No. 1, the oldest among men’s doubles players to do so

The Hindu  

Sportspersons tend to believe that even at the fag end of their careers, they still have the talent to revive the pleasures associated with their once pristine pasts. Rohan Bopanna has long been convinced by this, and on Wednesday at the Australian Open, he tasted salvation following his 6-4, 7-6 quarterfinal victory over Argentines Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni. He …

Rohan Bopanna hopes No.1 ranking inspires ‘next generation’ of Indian tennis
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna hopes No.1 ranking inspires ‘next generation’ of Indian tennis

Hindustan Times  

Rohan Bopanna feels that his ascent to world No. 1 ranking in men's doubles after reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open along with his partner Matthew Ebden of Australia here on Wednesday. 3 for the first time in 2013, is the fourth Indian after Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza to take the world number one rank in …

Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest first-time World No. 1 with maiden semifinal run in Australian Open men's doubles
11 months ago

Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest first-time World No. 1 with maiden semifinal run in Australian Open men's doubles

Hindustan Times  

India's grand old man of tennis, Rohan Bopanna, on Wednesday, added another feather to his already-crammed hat as the 43-year-old has been assured of becoming the oldest first-time World No. 1 in ATP men's doubles ranking following his stellar 6-4, 7-6 win in the men's doubles quarterfinals of 2024 Australian Open alongside Australia's Matthew Ebden against Argentinian duo of Máximo …

Bopanna-Ebden pair loses in Paris Masters final
1 year, 1 month ago

Bopanna-Ebden pair loses in Paris Masters final

The Hindu  

Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden suffered defeat in the Paris Masters final, an ATP 1000 event, on Sunday and missed the chance to become the World No. Bopanna and Ebden, third seeds, lost 2-6, 7-5, to the seventh-seeded Mexican-French duo of Santiago Gonzalez and Edouard Roger-Vasselin in an hour and 30 minutes in the summit clash. Victory …

Rohan Bopanna signs off from Davis Cup, India into World Group I play-offs
1 year, 3 months ago

Rohan Bopanna signs off from Davis Cup, India into World Group I play-offs

India TV News  

India Legend Rohan Bopanna signed off from Davis Cup after a thumping win in doubles alongside Yuki Bhambri at the Mini Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday. Bopanna's doubles win helped India seal a 4-1 tie against Morocco to take them into the World Group I play-offs. After this contest, India's top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal and debutant Digvijay Pratap Singh …

Bopanna-Ebden lose U.S. Open men’s doubles final to Ram-Salisbury
1 year, 3 months ago

Bopanna-Ebden lose U.S. Open men’s doubles final to Ram-Salisbury

The Hindu  

Rohan Bopanna's agonising wait to win his maiden men's doubles Grand Slam title continued as he lost the hard-fought US Open final with partner Matthew Ebden to defending champions Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury here on Friday. Playing only his second men's doubles final at a Major tournament, Bopanna and his Australian teammate lost the title clash 6-2 3-6 4-6 …

Rohan Bopanna’s sportsmanship in US Open final: Concedes point after ball clips elbow in men’s doubles summit clash
1 year, 3 months ago

Rohan Bopanna’s sportsmanship in US Open final: Concedes point after ball clips elbow in men’s doubles summit clash

The Hindu  

India’s Rohan Bopanna showed great sportsmanship during his men’s doubles final loss at the US Open in New York on Friday when he voluntarily conceded a point in the deciding set. Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden were 2-4, 0-15 down on latter’s serve in the final set against two-time champions - USA’s Rajeev Ram and Great Britain’s Joe …

Rohan Bopanna suffers heartbreak again, loses US Open final with partner Ebden
1 year, 3 months ago

Rohan Bopanna suffers heartbreak again, loses US Open final with partner Ebden

The Hindu  

Rohan Bopanna’s agonising wait to win his maiden men’s doubles Grand Slam title continued as he lost the hard-fought US Open final with partner Matthew Ebden to defending champions Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury here on Friday. Playing only his second men’s doubles final at a Major tournament, Bopanna and his Australian teammate lost the title clash 6-2 3-6 4-6 …

US Open 2023: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden Go Down Fighting in Men's Doubles Final
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden Go Down Fighting in Men's Doubles Final

News 18  

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden lost to the British-American pair of Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in the men’s doubles final at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York on Friday. Ram, 39, and Salisbury, 31, also won the 2020 Australian Open crown, with Ram setting an Open era record by claiming his first Grand Slam doubles championship in his …

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden reach US Open men’s doubles final
1 year, 3 months ago

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden reach US Open men’s doubles final

The Hindu  

Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden defeated French duo of Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-6, 6-2 to reach the men’s doubles final of the US Open in New York on Thursday. At 43 years 6 months, Bopanna is the oldest player to reach the men’s doubles Grand Slam final in the Open era. US OPEN MEN’S DOUBLES …

Bopanna-Ebden pair enters U.S. Open quarterfinals
1 year, 3 months ago

Bopanna-Ebden pair enters U.S. Open quarterfinals

The Hindu  

India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden reached the men’s doubles quarterfinals at the US Open after defeating Julian Cash and Henry Patten in a hard-fought three-set match. US Open 2023: Djokovic through to quarters They will face the winners of the third round match between top seeds Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands and Neal Skupski of the …

Wimbledon 2023: Bopanna-Ebden pair crashes out in semifinal
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Bopanna-Ebden pair crashes out in semifinal

The Hindu  

India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden crashed out of the men’s doubles competition at the Wimbledon, losing in straight sets to top seeds Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands and Great Britain’s Neal Skupsk in the semifinals here on Thursday. The 43-year-old Bopanna, the only Indian in fray at the Wimbledon, fell short of becoming the Open Era’s …

Yuki Bhambri-Saketh Myneni, Rohan Bopanna-Gabriela Dabrowski crash out of Wimbledon
1 year, 5 months ago

Yuki Bhambri-Saketh Myneni, Rohan Bopanna-Gabriela Dabrowski crash out of Wimbledon

Hindustan Times  

Indian doubles pair of Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni put up a valiant fight before going down to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain and Adrian Mannarino of France in a three-setter to crash out of the Wimbledon first round, here on Sunday. Bopanna, who is the top-ranked Indian doubles player, has kept his hopes alive in the men's doubles with …

Wimbledon 2023: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden start on winning note, advance to second round
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden start on winning note, advance to second round

The Hindu  

India’s Rohan Bopanna and his men’s doubles partner Matthew Ebden from Australia survived a scare before prevailing over Argentine duo of Guillermo Duran and Tomas Etcheverry to advance to the second round of the Wimbledon here. Wimbledon 2023, Day 5 Results: Djokovic, Swiatek reach fourth round; Murray, Garcia exit The 43-year-old Bopanna and 35-year-old Ebden, who claimed two doubles titles …

Back in the mix: How Rohan Bopanna scripted a career renaissance
1 year, 7 months ago

Back in the mix: How Rohan Bopanna scripted a career renaissance

Live Mint  

There were times, in 2019 and early 2020, when Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna would wake up with stinging pain in his knees and not want to step on the court. “Winning Indian Wells finally was incredible,” said Bopanna, on claiming his first Masters title since 2017. I don’t feel rushed.” For most part, Bopanna’s career has overlapped with three …

Rohan Bopanna creates history by winning men's doubles crown at Indian Wells 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Rohan Bopanna creates history by winning men's doubles crown at Indian Wells 2023

Firstpost  

Rohan Bopanna, 43, became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion ever as he won the men’s doubles crown at Indian Wells with his partner Matt Ebden. Rohan Bopanna created tennis history on Sunday as he became the oldest to win an ATP Masters 1000 title at 43. Bopanna reached the landmark by claiming the men’s doubles crown at Indian Wells …

Rohan Bopanna all set for new season after rubbing shoulders with the best in Dubai
1 year, 11 months ago

Rohan Bopanna all set for new season after rubbing shoulders with the best in Dubai

The Hindu  

Rohan Bopanna competed with some of the best players in the world — men and women — in the relaxed ambience of the World Tennis League in Dubai. With his schedule packed till the Davis Cup tie against Denmark, Bopanna was back home for a few days in Bengaluru, before going to Pune for the Maharashtra Open ATP event to …

Rohan Bopanna hopes to make the most of new tennis men’s doubles partnership with Wimbledon champ Matthew Ebden
2 years ago

Rohan Bopanna hopes to make the most of new tennis men’s doubles partnership with Wimbledon champ Matthew Ebden

The Hindu  

It has been a memorable season for Rohan Bopanna, finishing in the top-20, and he looks forward to having a better season next with the reigning Wimbledon doubles champion Matthew Ebden of Australia. He has had a wonderful year, in the Davis Cup final, made Australian Open final and won Wimbledon”, said Bopanna. Winning three titles on the Tour this …

‘It will be great to get two wins on the first day’
2 years, 9 months ago

‘It will be great to get two wins on the first day’

The Hindu  

The last time he played singles in Davis Cup, Rohan Bopanna had won in three sets against South Korea’s Chung Hong in a dead fourth rubber at Chandigarh in 2016. “Get out and watch our top players and be inspired’’, was Bopanna’s message to the Delhi fans, who he rated high for creating a vibrant atmosphere in the Davis Cup …

Bopanna-Ramkumar pair wins title in Adelaide
2 years, 11 months ago

Bopanna-Ramkumar pair wins title in Adelaide

The Hindu  

Teaming up for the first-time on the ATP Tour, India's Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan won the Adelaide International doubles trophy with a hard-fought 7-6, 6-1 win over top seeds Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo here on Sunday. In the seventh game, when Melo served at 30-0, Bopanna's unreturnable service on the right of Dodig and later a crushing forehand …

Rohan Bopanna's last-minute Tokyo Olympics hopes dashed
3 years, 5 months ago

Rohan Bopanna's last-minute Tokyo Olympics hopes dashed

The Hindu  

3 doubles star Rohan Bopanna scotched hopes of a possible doubles entry for him, with Sumit Nagal, at the Tokyo Olympics. Even though he got his RT-PCR tests done twice over the weekend, for a possible dash to Tokyo, Bopanna received clarification from the International Tennis Federation that there was no scope for changing any entry, after the June 22 …

With eye on Tokyo, Bopanna, Sharan may pair up after French Open
3 years, 6 months ago

With eye on Tokyo, Bopanna, Sharan may pair up after French Open

Hindustan Times  

Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan, India’s ace tennis doubles pros, are set to team up for the grass court swing of the season after the French Open in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics starting July 23, where they are hoping to get through. The 2018 Asian Games gold-winning pair has not yet made the cut for men’s doubles in …

After a long break, Rohan Bopanna set for the Grand Slams
4 years, 4 months ago

After a long break, Rohan Bopanna set for the Grand Slams

The Hindu  

After spending five months with his family, especially with his one-year-old daughter Tridha, it is hard for Rohan Bopanna to get back to the travel of the professional circuit. “Denis has been at the IMG Academy in the U.S. We will be playing Cincinnati Masters in New York before the US Open, and Rome before the French Open,” said the …

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