Top ten most memorable moments of Rohan Bopanna's career

Published at :August 9, 2024 at 9:56 PM

Modified at :August 9, 2024 at 9:56 PM

Bopanna is one of the legends of Indian tennis.

When it comes to Indian tennis, names like Sania Mirza, Leander Paes, and Mahesh Bhupathi often come to mind. These legends, now retired, have left mark on the sport. However, at 44, Rohan Bopanna is carving out a unique chapter in his career, becoming one of the most talked-about tennis players in India today.

Turning professional in 2003, Bopanna has enjoyed a long and successful career, highlighted by two Grand Slam titles. Despite his age, he continues to compete at the highest level, adding to his impressive list of achievements and keeping the spotlight on Indian tennis.

In this article, we will take a look at Rohan Bopanna’s most memorable moments in his career.

10. First ATP Challenger Tour Title (2003)

Bopanna’s first major victory came at the Denver Challenger Tennis Tournament in 2003, where he and his partner, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi from Pakistan, won the title by defeating Doug Bohaboy and Jack Brasington in a hard-fought match.

9. First Grand Slam Final at US Open (2010)

Bopanna made headlines in 2010 by reaching his first Grand Slam final at the US Open, again alongside Qureshi. Though the pair lost to Bob and Mike Bryan in straight sets, their performance was widely praised.

8. Breakthrough into Top 10 Doubles Ranking (2011)

In 2011, Bopanna’s consistent performances helped him break into the top 10 of the ATP men’s doubles rankings. He ended the year ranked 11th, with notable appearances in the quarter-finals and semi-finals of several major tournaments.

7. First ATP Masters 1000 Title at Paris Masters (2011)

2011 also saw Bopanna win his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Paris Masters with Qureshi, defeating Julien Benneteau and Nicolas Mahut. This victory marked a turning point in his career.

6. Fourth Place at Rio Olympics (2016)

Bopanna’s best Olympic performance came at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where he and Sania Mirza reached the semi-finals in mixed doubles but narrowly missed out on a medal after losing in the bronze medal match.

5. First Gold Medal at Asian Games (2018)

Bopanna secured his first Asian Games gold medal in 2018 in the men’s doubles event with Divij Sharan, followed by another gold in 2023 in mixed doubles with Rutuja Bhosale.

4. First Grand Slam Title in Mixed Doubles (2017)

Bopanna won his first Grand Slam title at the 2017 French Open in mixed doubles with Gabriela Dabrowski, followed by a men’s doubles title at the 2024 Australian Open with Matthew Ebden.

3. Oldest Player to Achieve ATP No. 1 Rank in Doubles (2024)

At nearly 44 years old, Bopanna became the oldest player to reach the top of the ATP men’s doubles rankings, a feat accomplished after his 2024 Australian Open win.

2. Second Indian to Reach Finals of All ATP Masters 1000 Events

With his 2024 Miami Open appearance, Bopanna became the second Indian, after Leander Paes, to reach the final of all nine ATP Masters 1000 events.

1. Oldest Player to Win an ATP Masters 1000 Title

Bopanna set a record as the oldest player to win an ATP Masters 1000 title with his 2024 Miami Open victory, a record he had previously set in 2023 at the Indian Wells Masters.

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