Rohan Bopanna Creates History: Oldest Player to Win Grand Slam in Doubles at 43
Introduction
In a momentous achievement, India's Rohan Bopanna, paired with Australia's Matthew Ebden, secured the men's doubles title at the Australian Open tennis tournament. At the age of 43, Bopanna etched his name in the annals of tennis history, becoming the oldest player to win a Grand Slam in doubles.
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| Rohan Bopanna became the oldest player to win a Grand Slam in doubles at the age of 43. |
Title Victory
In a closely contested final, the duo of Bopanna and Ebden triumphed over the Italian pair of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavasori with a scoreline of 7-6, 7-5. The victory not only marked Bopanna's historic achievement but also showcased his enduring prowess on the tennis court.
Record-Breaking Career
Rohan Bopanna had previously made history by becoming the oldest world number 1 in doubles. His illustrious career includes a Padma Shri award in 2024, further solidifying his status as one of India's tennis legends. This victory also marked Bopanna's 500th professional career win, a testament to his consistency and skill over the years.
Breaking Records
Bopanna's achievement surpassed the previous record held by Jean-Julien Roger, securing the French Open men's doubles title at the age of 40 years and 270 days. This victory at the Australian Open adds another milestone to Bopanna's decorated career and serves as a source of inspiration for tennis enthusiasts globally.
Grand Slam Glory
This victory at Melbourne Park marks the second instance of an Indian winning the men's doubles title at the Australian Open, the first being Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek in 2012. Bopanna, previously securing a Grand Slam title at the 2017 French Open in mixed doubles, adds another men's doubles Grand Slam to his list of accomplishments.
Consistent Performance
While Bopanna and Ebden faced a setback in the final of the US Open 2023, losing to the American pair of Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury, their triumph at the Australian Open attests to their resilience and competitive spirit.
Conclusion
Rohan Bopanna's historic win at the Australian Open not only solidifies his position as one of India's tennis greats but also demonstrates that age is no barrier to success on the tennis court. As he adds another chapter to his remarkable career, Bopanna inspires aspiring players and showcases that passion, skill, and determination can defy age in the pursuit of sporting excellence.
