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 previous Grand Slam win was at the 2017 French Open in mixed doubles, with Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski.

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Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden: An epic timeline of a glorious partnership
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden: An epic timeline of a glorious partnership

India Today  

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden ended their two-year-long partnership after their campaign in the ATP Finals 2024 in Turin. Here’s the timeline of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden’s partnership Bopanna and Ebden won the Qatar Open in February 2023 after beating Constant Lestienne and Botic van de Zandschulp 6-7, 6-4, 10-6 in the final. Bopanna and Ebden claimed the Indian …

Former World No.1 pair Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden to split after ATP Finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Former World No.1 pair Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden to split after ATP Finals

India Today  

Former World No.1 pair Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden are set to end their association after 2 successful years after the ATP Tour finals in Turin on November 15, Friday. “I think we have had a great two years together, and to finish on a high note, I think it will be beautiful,” added Bopanna. Now we’ve hit nearly all …

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 …

ATP Finals: Bopanna-Ebden pair loses opener to Bolelli-Vavassori
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Bopanna-Ebden pair loses opener to Bolelli-Vavassori

The Hindu  

Ace Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian men’s doubles partner Matthew Ebden started their ATP Finals campaign on a losing note, suffering a straight-set defeat in a group stage match. A double fault by the Indo-Australian pair in the eighth game allowed the Italians to secure another break of serve, further thwarting any hopes of a comeback. READ …

Indian Duo Bopanna-Ebden Secure Spot in ATP Finals
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian Duo Bopanna-Ebden Secure Spot in ATP Finals

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian doubles duo Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden have secured a spot in the prestigious season-ending ATP Finals in Turin. Joining them in the elite line-up will be Wesley Koolhof/Nikola Mektic, Kevin Krawietz/Tim Puetz, Harri Heliovaara/Henry Patten, Marcelo Arevalo/Mate Pavic, Marcel Granollers/Horacio Zeballos, Simone Bolelli/Andrea Vavassori, and Max Purcell/Jordan Thompson.

'My last event for the country': Rohan Bopanna announces retirement from Indian tennis after Paris Olympics exit
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'My last event for the country': Rohan Bopanna announces retirement from Indian tennis after Paris Olympics exit

Firstpost  

It was not a perfect way to end his India career but Rohan Bopanna would take the early exit from the Paris Olympics on the chin, content that he could live his dream for 22 years. Indian tennis icon Rohan Bopanna on Monday confirmed that he has played for the country for one last time following his exit from the …

Rohan Bopanna, N Sriram Balaji to represent India in 2024 Paris Olympics men's doubles
6 months, 1 week ago

Rohan Bopanna, N Sriram Balaji to represent India in 2024 Paris Olympics men's doubles

Firstpost  

The decision to have Bopanna pair with Balaji was made at a selection committee meeting that was chaired by former Davis Cup captain Nandan Bal. Veteran Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna is set to represent the nation in the upcoming Paris Olympics where he will be teaming up with N Sriram Balaji in the men’s doubles event. “The All India …

French Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden knocked out in semifinals; India's challenge ends
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden knocked out in semifinals; India's challenge ends

India TV News  

The world no.11 pair of Simone Boleli and Andrea Vavassori stunned the title favourites Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden in the French Open 2024 men's doubles semifinals on Thursday, June 6. Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden, ranked no.2, suffered a shock 7-5, 2-6, 6-2 defeat at Couth Simone-Mathieu. The veteran Indian and his Australian partner recorded a famous win over …

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 …

French Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden crash out in men's doubles semis
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden crash out in men's doubles semis

India Today  

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden failed to go through to the final of the French Open 2024 men’s doubles. Interestingly, it was the same opponent Bopanna and Ebden defeated in the Australian Open final back in January at the Rod Laver Arena. 🇮🇹 Final Feeling 🇮🇹 Bolelli/Vavassori are through to the men’s doubles title match defeating Bopanna/Ebden 7-5, 2-6, 6-2.#RolandGarros …

Now there is confidence and belief to win a Grand Slam, says Rohan Bopanna
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Now there is confidence and belief to win a Grand Slam, says Rohan Bopanna

The Hindu  

4 Rohan Bopanna, the upcoming French Open will be doubly important. Not only is the tournament one of tennis’ four crown jewels, there is added significance because the Paris Olympics’ tennis event is set to be played at Roland-Garros and the 44-year-old Bopanna will be competing in the men’s doubles category. While the suspense over his choice of doubles partner …

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden win Miami Masters doubles title
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden win Miami Masters doubles title

The Hindu  

Top seeds Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden beat second seeds Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek 6-7, 6-3, in the final of the $10,404,205 ATP Masters tennis tournament in Miami, USA. It was the second ATP Masters title for Bopanna and Ebden who had won the Indian Wells title last year. Meanwhile, in the Challenger in Mexico, Rithvik Bollipalli and Niki …

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 …

Bopanna-Ebden advance to Miami Open quarterfinals
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bopanna-Ebden advance to Miami Open quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden moved to the men’s doubles quarterfinals of the Miami Open with a hard-fought win against Hugo Nys and Jan Zielinski. Top seeds Bopanna and Ebden toiled for one hour 39 minutes before pulling off a 7-5, 7-6 win over Monegasque Nys and Poland’s Zielinski in the second round of …

Bopanna-Ebden, Yuki-Haase pairs advance, Nagal exits from Dubai Tennis C’ship
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bopanna-Ebden, Yuki-Haase pairs advance, Nagal exits from Dubai Tennis C’ship

The Hindu  

Top seeds Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden entered the men’s doubles quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with a straight set win over the Tunisian-Pakistani pair of Skander Mansouri and Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi here. Bopanna and Ebden, who won the Australian Open last month, took one hour and 41 minutes to get the better of Mansouri …

A 43-Year-Old With Bad Knees Became the World’s Top Doubles Player. He’s Not Done.
10 months ago

A 43-Year-Old With Bad Knees Became the World’s Top Doubles Player. He’s Not Done.

Live Mint  

I want to catch up with a sports moment that happened a few weeks ago, but got lost around here during all the Super Bowl hype, and may wind up being a genuine highlight of 2024: Rohan Bopanna winning the men’s doubles championship at the 2024 Australian Open with his partner, Matthew Ebden. The victory in Melbourne was Bopanna’s first …

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 …

Sportstar Aces Awards 2024: “After years of sacrifice, I have finally reached my dream,” says Bopanna
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sportstar Aces Awards 2024: “After years of sacrifice, I have finally reached my dream,” says Bopanna

The Hindu  

Australian Open men’s doubles champion Rohan Bopanna won the ‘Ace of Aces award’ at the Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 held at the Taj Mahal Palace here on Thursday. “I always wished I could play doubles with Bopanna,” Paes said. Bopanna recently became the oldest player, aged 43, to achieve the World No.1 ranking in men’s doubles. After years and years …

World no.1 Rohan Bopanna presents his Australian Open 2024 winning racket to PM Modi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

World no.1 Rohan Bopanna presents his Australian Open 2024 winning racket to PM Modi

India TV News  

India's veteran tennis player Rohan Bopanna met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday and presented the racket that brought him the Australian Open 2024 title last week. Bopanna shared some pictures of him representing the Australian Open Cup and his racket with Modi and thanked the latter for acknowledging his glory in Melbourne. Modi also praised Bopanna …

Three generations: On the Australian Open 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Three generations: On the Australian Open 2024

The Hindu  

World tennis is a broad church. Of the three, fans could be forgiven if they did not anticipate Bopanna’s triumph, despite the Indian having had one of his best seasons in 2023 — eight finals, two titles — and entering the competition as the World No.3. But in the second half of 2023, by winning his maiden ATP Masters 1000 …

Rohan Bopanna receives hero's welcome at Bengaluru airport following Australian Open triumph | WATCH
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna receives hero's welcome at Bengaluru airport following Australian Open triumph | WATCH

India TV News  

The pride of Indian men's tennis, Rohan Bopanna, received a hero's welcome at the Bengaluru Airport after he returned home following his maiden doubles Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open. Watch the grand reception of Rohan Bopanna: Notably, Bopanna's magnificent run at the Australian Open 2024 tournament culminated with him securing the silverware alongside his men's doubles partner Matthew …

Amritraj praises Bopanna for winning Grand Slam at 43, asks India to not take Pakistan lightly in Davis Cup
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Amritraj praises Bopanna for winning Grand Slam at 43, asks India to not take Pakistan lightly in Davis Cup

The Hindu  

Close to 43 years have passed since Vijay Amritraj reached his career-high men’s singles ranking of 18. Amritraj praised Rohan Bopanna, who recently claimed the Australian Open men’s doubles title to become the oldest man to win a Grand Slam. Later this week, India takes on Pakistan in a Davis Cup 2024 World Group I Play-Offs tie at Islamabad. It …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Who is Rohan Bopanna, the oldest Grand Slam winner at 43? 5 interesting facts
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Rohan Bopanna, the oldest Grand Slam winner at 43? 5 interesting facts

Live Mint  

India's tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden clinched the grand slam title at the Australian Open 2024 after the duo defeated Italy's Simone Bolelli, and Andrea Vavassori in the men's doubles final at Melbourne Park. 1 in the ATP men's doubles rankings is now the oldest grand slam winner. Following the rankings update on Monday, Rohan …

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, Australian Open 2024: Men’s Doubles Final Preview, when and where to watch
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohan Bopanna, Australian Open 2024: Men’s Doubles Final Preview, when and where to watch

The Hindu  

Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden face Italy’s Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in the men’s doubles final of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday. The Australian Open men’s doubles final between Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden and Simone Bolelli-Andrea Vavassori will begin around 3:30PM IST on Saturday and will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network while the …

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, 43, set to become oldest World No. 1 in men’s doubles after reaching Australian Open semifinals
11 months ago

Bopanna, 43, set to become oldest World No. 1 in men’s doubles after reaching Australian Open semifinals

The Hindu  

Rohan Bopanna, 43, is set to become the oldest World No. 1 in men’s doubles after reaching the Australian Open semifinals in Melbourne on Wednesday. Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden defeated the sixth-seeded all-Argentine duo of Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 6-4, 7-6 in the quarterfinals. In this tennis journey, there’s been so much of love and support …

Bopanna-Ebden pair advances to Australian Open men’s doubles third round
11 months ago

Bopanna-Ebden pair advances to Australian Open men’s doubles third round

The Hindu  

Second-seeded Indo-Australian pair of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden barely broke a sweat in a straight-set victory over local hopes John Millman and Edward Winter to enter the men’s doubles third round of the Australian Open here on Friday. In the first-round match on Thursday, Bopanna and Ebden, the 2023 US Open finalists, had beaten another Australian pair of James …

Australian Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna, Sriram Balaji post wins in doubles event
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna, Sriram Balaji post wins in doubles event

Firstpost  

Melbourne: India’s N Sriram Balaji and his Romanian partner Victor Vlad Cornea entered the second round of the men’s doubles at the Australian Open here on Friday. In another men’s doubles match, Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden pair also advanced to the second round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Australia’s John Millman and Edward Winter. The Indo-Australian …

ATP Finals 2023: Rohan Bopanna sets new world record in doubles, Djokovic, Alcaraz struggle in singles
1 year, 1 month ago

ATP Finals 2023: Rohan Bopanna sets new world record in doubles, Djokovic, Alcaraz struggle in singles

India TV News  

India's veteran tennis player Rohan Bopanna scripted history with a win at the ATP Finals 2023 in Turin on Wednesday, November 15. Bopanna partnered with Matthew Ebden to win the second group stage match in the men's doubles and became the oldest player to win the ATP Finals match. Bopanna earlier broke the record for the oldest player to win …

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