ATP Finals 2023: Rohan Bopanna-Matt Ebden start against defending champions Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury

Bopanna/Ebden are making their ATP Finals debut as a pair.

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden have become a dominant force on the ATP Tour this season, winning two impressive titles. They have achieved remarkable feats, such as winning the prestigious ATP Masters 1000 events in Indian Wells and also the ATP 250 Qatar Open.

The pair has also shown consistency and determination, reaching the finals of the US Open and the Shanghai Masters. They have proved their versatility and competitiveness across different playing surfaces and against top-tier opponents.

In their first season as a team, this Indo-Australian duo has secured the third spot in the Nitto ATP Finals 2023.

Preview

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden are set to make their debut as a team at the Nitto ATP Finals 2023, the prestigious season-ending tournament that features the top eight doubles teams of the year. The Indian-Australian duo have had a remarkable run in 2023, winning two titles and reaching seven finals, including the ATP Masters 1000 events in Spain, United States, China and Paris as well as the US Open final.

Bopanna and Ebden have shown a great combination of power and touch, as well as excellent chemistry and communication on the court. They have also displayed resilience and clutch performance in tight situations, winning four of their six-match tie-breaks this year.

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They will be hoping to continue their impressive form and cap off their season with a memorable performance at the Nitto ATP Finals. They will be aiming to become the first Indian-Australian pair to win the title and join the elite club of players who have won the event in their debut appearance.

About the Opponents

Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury have been the dominant force in men’s doubles for the past two years, winning six titles, including the Nitto ATP Finals in 2022 and three consecutive US Open crowns. They have a balanced game, with Ram’s powerful serve and volley skills complementing Salisbury’s agility and touch at the net.

They also have great chemistry and camaraderie, which helps them to overcome pressure situations and enjoy their tennis.

Head-to-head record 

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden will face Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury for only the second time. The first time they met was in the 2023 US Open men’s doubles final, where Ram and Salisbury prevailed in a close match. The final score was 6-2, 3-6, 4-6, and the match lasted for two hours and one minute.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV Telecast of Rohan Bopanna/Mathew Ebden vs Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury, ATP Finals 2023, clash in India?

In India, Sony Sports Network will broadcast the ATP Finals 2023. Fans can catch all the action live on their television sets by tuning in to Sony Ten 2 SD & HD or Sony Ten 5 SD & HD channels. For those preferring online streaming, the Sony LIV app will offer live coverage of the Rohan Bopanna/Matthew Ebden versus Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury match.

Prediction

Ram and Salisbury have a slight edge over Bopanna and Ebden in this match, as they have more experience and confidence playing together at this level. They have an edge on head-to-head record and have also won this year's US Open title, which shows their dominance and consistency on hard courts.