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  • Rohan Bopanna Won the Australian Open.

    Rohan Bopanna Won the Australian Open.

    India’s legendary tennis player Rohan Bopanna has won the first men’s doubles Grand Slam title of his career. He teamed up with Matthew Ebden to win the Australian Open 2024 men’s doubles final today on Saturday. 43-year-old Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Ebden defeated Italy’s Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-6, 7-5.

    Rohan Bopanna Made a Record

    Rohan Bopanna is the third Indian player who won a men’s double grand slam. Before him, Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won men’s doubles grand slam titles. However, Rohan Bopanna is the oldest player to win a grand slam and became the oldest grand slam champion. Thus Rohan Bopanna has made a record by winning the Men’s Double Australian Open Grand Slam Finals. He broke the record of Jean Julien Rojer. Jean won the Men’s Double Title in the French Open at the age of 40 years and 9 months.

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    Rohan Bopanna History

    Rohan Bopanna is a legendary Indian tennis player who has carved his name in the history of the sport, primarily in the doubles domain. Here’s a glimpse into his remarkable journey:

    Early Life and Turning Pro: Born in 1980, Bopanna’s passion for tennis blossomed at a young age. He honed his skills at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association in Bangalore and turned professional in 2001.

    Doubles Prowess:

    • Bopanna’s forte lies in doubles, where he has consistently displayed exceptional talent. He reached a career-high ranking of World No. 3 in July 2013, solidifying his position among the elite doubles players.
    • Throughout his career, Bopanna has partnered with several renowned players, including Mahesh Bhupathi, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Edouard Roger-Vasselin, and most recently, Matthew Ebden.
    • His trophy cabinet boasts an impressive 24 ATP doubles titles, including five prestigious Masters 1000 titles. A noteworthy achievement was his historic win at the 2023 Indian Wells Masters, making him the oldest player to ever claim a title at this level.
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    Grand Slam Glory of Rohan Bopanna

    • Bopanna’s Grand Slam journey has been equally noteworthy. He achieved his first Grand Slam victory in mixed doubles at the 2017 French Open alongside Gabriela Dabrowski, becoming the fourth Indian to win a major title.
    • He has reached the finals of the mixed doubles competitions at the 2010 US Open, 2018 and 2023 Australian Opens, showcasing his consistent brilliance on the biggest stage.
    • In 2023, Bopanna and Ebden created history by reaching the men’s doubles final at the US Open, making him the oldest player in the Open Era to do so.

    Davis Cup Stalwart:

    • Bopanna has been a mainstay of the Indian Davis Cup team since 2002, contributing significantly to the team’s success. He holds the record for most doubles wins (23) for India in the Davis Cup.
    • His dedication and leadership qualities have made him a role model for aspiring Indian tennis players.

    Beyond Tennis:

    • Bopanna is not just a champion on the court but also a philanthropist who actively supports various social causes. He established the Rohan Bopanna Foundation in 2007 to promote tennis among underprivileged children in India.
    • He is an inspiration not only for his sporting achievements but also for his commitment to giving back to society.

    Rohan Bopanna’s story is one of unwavering dedication, exceptional talent, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. He has not only etched his name in Indian tennis history but also earned global recognition as a doubles specialist and a true sporting icon.

  • Davis Cup 2023: Final match between Australia and Italy.

    Davis Cup 2023: Final match between Australia and Italy.

    Davis Cup 2023: The Davis Cup is the World Cup of Tennis and is contested annually between teams representing their countries. It’s the international team event of men’s tennis. Australia won over Finland in the semifinal and reached the Final. In another Semifinal Italy won over Serbia by 2-1 for the first time since 1998. Thus Australia and Italy reached the final match of Davis Cup 2023. The final match will be today the 26th of November 2023.

    Semifinal between Australia and Finland

    Alexei Popyrin, an Australian tennis player, demonstrated his prowess in a crucial match, leading his team to the finals of the prestigious 2023 Davis Cup. In the semifinals held on Saturday, Popyrin, ranked 40th in the world, defeated Otto Virtanen of Finland to secure Australia’s spot in the finals.

    With that, the Aussies entered the title fight for the second time in a row. The team is determined to win the champion title this time. It is noteworthy that Australia has a record of 28-20 in Davis Cup finals. America (32-29) tops the list.

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    The semifinal of Davis Cup 2023 between Italy and Serbia

    Australia will face Italy the winner of the second semi-final of the title fight.

    Italy and Serbia face each other in the semis. The competition between the top seed Djokovic (Serbia) and Jannik Sinner (Italy) who have achieved record victories in this tournament was interesting.

    Jannik Sinner displayed a remarkable performance in leading Italy to a 2-1 victory over Serbia. Thus securing a spot in the Davis Cup final. In his third encounter with the world No.1 in just 11 days. Sinner was trailing Novak Djokovic 4-5, 0-40 on his serve, facing triple match point in the final set of an intense match. However, he managed to make an impressive comeback and defeated Djokovic 6-2, 2-6, 7-5. He then teamed up with Lorenzo Sonego for the decisive doubles. And they defeated Djokovic and Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-4 to secure the win.

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