Tennis: India's two-time Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna announces retirement from professional competition
The end of an era for Indian tennis
Former number one in the PIF ATP Doubles Rankings Rohan Bopanna announced his retirement from professional tennis this past weekend, bringing an end to his illustrious career that spanned over two decades.
Bopanna’s announcement comes just a year after he became the oldest man to win a Grand Slam title in the Open Era of tennis, partnering Matthew Ebden to victory in the Australian Open at the age of 43 years and nine months.
His victory at the Australian Open was the second Grand Slam title of his career, with his first coming at Roland Garros in 2017 in the mixed doubles event alongside Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski. Bopanna announced his retirement via social media, writing:
“A Goodbye… But Not The End, How do you bid farewell to something that gave your life its meaning? After 20 unforgettable years on tour, it’s time… I’m officially hanging up my racquet.”
In addition to his two Grand Slams, Bopanna has notched up 26 ATP doubles titles across his illustrious career, while he also represented India at three Olympic Games and won gold at the 2018 Asian Games.
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