'...and to do it at such a young age': Djokovic joins Bopanna celebration after India great's 'amazing' world No. 1 feat
1 year, 2 months 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 USA's Rajeev Ram, who had taken the crown in October 2022 for the first time in his career, at 38, replacing partner Joe Salisbury of Great Britain. Even more impressive.” Novak Djokovic's post for Rohan Bopanna On Thursday, Bopanna improved on his best-ever Australian Open show to reach his second straight Grand Slam final alongside Ebden and third in his career, after prevailing in a tense super tiebreak in the semifinal against Tomas Machac and Zhang Zhizhen on the iconic Rod Laver Arena. If Bopanna, who won the 2017 French Open in mixed doubles with Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski, prevails in the final as well, he will become the oldest Slam winner in ATP history with his maiden major in men's doubles.

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Australian Open 2025: Bopanna, Zhang lose mixed doubles quarterfinal
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Bopanna, Zhang lose mixed doubles quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Rohan Bopanna and Shuai Zhang had a match point in the Super Tie-break but were unable to close out their mixed doubles quarterfinal, losing 6-2, 4-6, 9-11 to Australian wild cards John Peers and Olivia Gadecki at the Australian Open on Tuesday. Bopanna had earlier exited the men’s doubles, while India’s other contenders — Sumit Nagal, Yuki Bhambri, and N …

Australian Open 2025: Bopanna-Shuai enter mixed doubles quarterfinal
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: Bopanna-Shuai enter mixed doubles quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Veteran Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Chinese partner Zhang Shuai entered the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles event at the Australian Open after they got a walkover in a second-round match here on Sunday. Bopanna and Shuai were up against fourth seeds Taylor Townsend of the United States and Hugo Nys of Monaco but the Indian-Chinese pair moved …

Australian Open: Bopanna, Zhang advance into mixed doubles round two
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Bopanna, Zhang advance into mixed doubles round two

The Hindu  

Indian ace Rohan Bopanna and his Chinese partner Shuai Zhang advanced to the second round of the Australian Open mixed doubles with a commanding 6-4, 6-4 victory over Ivan Dodig and Kristina Mladenovic in Melbourne on Friday. Bopanna and Zhang will face the winners of the match between fourth seeded pair of American Taylor Townsend and Hugo Nys of Monegasque …

Australian Open 2025: Bopanna, Zhang advance to second round of mixed doubles
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: Bopanna, Zhang advance to second round of mixed doubles

The Hindu  

Indian ace Rohan Bopanna and his Chinese partner Shuai Zhang advanced to the second round of the Australian Open mixed doubles with a commanding 6-4, 6-4 victory over Ivan Dodig and Kristina Mladenovic here on Friday. Bopanna and Zhang will face the winners of the match between the fourth-seeded pair of American Taylor Townsend and Hugo Nys of Monegasque and …

​Open era: On the Australian Open
2 months, 1 week ago

​Open era: On the Australian Open

The Hindu  

Coming as it does at the beginning of a brand new tennis season, the Australian Open is never short of fresh and intriguing storylines. Of interest will be Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record-breaking 25th Major, Jannik Sinner’s title defence amidst a doping cloud, Carlos Alcaraz’s search for a maiden trophy in Melbourne and Aryna Sabalenka’s desire to make it …

Australian Open 2025: Bopanna, Barrientos crash out in first round
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: Bopanna, Barrientos crash out in first round

The Hindu  

Former world number one Rohan Bopanna and his new Colombian partner Nicolas Barrientos bowed out of the Australian Open men’s doubles event with an opening-round loss to the Spanish team of Pedro Martinez and Jaume Munar here on Tuesday. However, Bopanna and Barrientos staged a spirited fightback, breaking their opponents’ serve to level the score at 5-5. That historic victory …

Australian Open 2025: Rohan Bopanna suffers first-round exit in men’s doubles with partner Nicolas Barrientos
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: Rohan Bopanna suffers first-round exit in men’s doubles with partner Nicolas Barrientos

Live Mint  

Last year's champion, India's Rohan Bopanna, suffered a shock first-round defeat at the Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday. The duo started their Australian Open 2025 campaign on a promising note but faltered in crucial moments, falling back in the game. Other Indians at Australian Open 2025 However, the Indian challenge at the Australian Open 2025 remains strong, with three more …

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic earns comeback win over Indian-origin newcomer Basavareddy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic earns comeback win over Indian-origin newcomer Basavareddy

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was seriously rattled early on by inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy but rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory on Monday to keep his bid for an 11th Australian Open title alive into the second round. Basavareddy, making his Grand Slam debut, made Djokovic look every one of his 37 years as he tore around Rod Laver …

US teen Basavareddy breaks new ground ahead of facing ‘favourite’ Djokovic in Australian Open 2025
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US teen Basavareddy breaks new ground ahead of facing ‘favourite’ Djokovic in Australian Open 2025

The Hindu  

Moments after Nishesh Basavareddy reached his first ATP semifinal at the Auckland Classic on Thursday, the American teenager named Novak Djokovic as his favourite player and said he had modelled his game after the 24-times Grand Slam champion. “My favourite has always been Djokovic,” said Basavareddy, who rallied to beat Alex Michelsen 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the Grand Slam tune-up …

Indian sports highlights 2024: Bopanna becomes oldest first-time World No. 1 in men’s doubles, Nagal makes Top 100 debut
3 months ago

Indian sports highlights 2024: Bopanna becomes oldest first-time World No. 1 in men’s doubles, Nagal makes Top 100 debut

The Hindu  

While 2024 was another tough year for Indian tennis in terms of results, there were a few moments that stood out and kept hopes of a brighter future alive - Rohan Bopanna’s title-winning run at the Australian Open making him oldest first-time World No. Bopanna’s Australian Open glory After 19 different partners and 61 attempts, Bopanna finally won the men’s …

'It keeps everybody on their toes': Rohan Bopanna on Tennis Premier League’s format
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic’s magnificent seven grand slam finals
4 months ago

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic’s magnificent seven grand slam finals

The Independent  

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Indian doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna still going strong at 44 with routine of yoga and ice baths
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 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.

Sumit Nagal confirmed for men's singles tennis at Paris 2024 Olympics
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sumit Nagal confirmed for men's singles tennis at Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

The International Tennis Federation has confirmed Indian player Sumit Nagal's presence in the men's singles event at Paris 2024 Olympics. The men's and women's singles event in Tennis at Paris Olympics, the multi-sport extravaganza starting from July 26 onwards, will feature 64 players. The top 56 eligible men's singles players, as per ATP Rankings on June 10, secured quotas for …

Sumit Nagal jumps to career-high 80th rank in singles, Rohan Bopanna loses top spot
11 months, 1 week ago

Sumit Nagal jumps to career-high 80th rank in singles, Rohan Bopanna loses top spot

India TV News  

India's latest Tennis sensation Sumit Nagal has reached the career-high ranking of 80 in the latest ATP rankings after his historic performance at the Monte Carlo Masters. Thanks to his excellent show, Nagal jumped 13 places in the ATP rankings to 80th place and is now the seventh-highest ranked Indian Tennis player ever. Meanwhile, India's top Tennis player Rohan Bopanna …

Rohan Bopanna creates history with Miami Open men’s doubles title, breaks his own record
11 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 …

Bopanna-Ebden advance to Miami Open quarterfinals
1 year 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
1 year 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.
1 year, 1 month 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 meets Narendra Modi after Australian Open triumph, presents special gift to Indian Prime Minister
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Three generations: On the Australian Open 2024
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Australian Open 2024: A ‘Happy Slam’ for India, thanks to Nagal, Bopanna | In Focus podcast
1 year, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2024: A ‘Happy Slam’ for India, thanks to Nagal, Bopanna | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The Australian Open likes to call itself ‘the Happy Slam’ and this year’s edition sure turned out to be a happy one for India. Rohan Bopanna became a Men’s Doubles Grand Slam champion for the first time and claimed the World No. In Men’s Singles, Sumit Nagal made it to the main draw after coming through three qualifying rounds and …

Rohan Bopanna, serving big at 43
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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 …

The past week has been one of the best in my life: Rohan Bopanna
1 year, 1 month ago

The past week has been one of the best in my life: Rohan Bopanna

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: For tennis ace Rohan Bopanna, the last week has been nothing short of a whirlwind. And the 43-year-old clinched the men’s doubles title at the Australian Open 2024 with partner Matthew Ebden, becoming the oldest player to ever win a Grand Slam title in the Open Era. And as if these accomplishments were not enough, the Bengalurean also ascended …

Rohan Bopanna's Australian Open feat leaves Sania Mirza, Somdev 'speechless'
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Bopanna wins Australian Open men’s doubles title at age 43, a record in the Open era
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden enter Australian Open Men's Doubles Final
1 year, 2 months ago

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden enter Australian Open Men's Doubles Final

India TV News  

Rohan Bopanna is ageing like a fine wine and a testament to that is his qualification for the finals of the Men's doubles at the ongoing Australian Open 2024. Bopanna, 43, alongside his Australian doubles partner, Matthew Ebden, made it to the finals of the men's doubles on Thursday after securing a three-set thriller against Tomas Machac of Czech Republic …

Bopanna all set to become No. 1, the oldest among men’s doubles players to do so
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 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
1 year, 2 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 …

Rohan Bopanna creates history, set to become oldest No.1 after storming into Australian Open semis
1 year, 2 months ago

Rohan Bopanna creates history, set to become oldest No.1 after storming into Australian Open semis

India TV News  

Indian Tennis great Rohan Bopanna has created history as he has assured himself of a World No.1 spot in the doubles category. The 43-year-old Bopanna will become the oldest-ever player to take the pinnacle spot in men's doubles when the ATP rankings update come on the upcoming Monday. The historic achievement comes after Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden …

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