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Tennis veteran player Rohan Bopanna has bid adieu to his Tennis career on Saturday. The 45-year-old took to social media to announce his retirement. Bopanna’s final appearance came at the Paris Masters 1000, where he partnered up with Alexander Bublik.
“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. From chopping wood in Coorg to strengthen my serve, to standing under the lights of the biggest arenas in the world — it feels surreal. Representing India has been the greatest honour of my life,” Bopanna wrote on his Instagram account.
He thanked his sister, wife, and daughter for being support in his journey. “To my sister, Rashmi- you’ve been my gentle constant and my cheerleader through it all. You’ve always seen the best in me, even when I couldn’t,” Bopanna wrote.
“To my wife, Supriya- my greatest partner off court. You’ve lived this journey with me, the long flights, sleepless nights, and moments I’ve missed. You have carried our world with such grace while I chased mine. Your love, patience, and strength are the quiet reasons behind every success I’ve ever had. To my daughter, Tridha- you’ve changed the way I see everything. You have given me new purpose and a softer strength. Every match I played in these last years, I played for you, to show you that dreams are worth fighting for and that kindness and courage matter more than winning. You are my heart,” he added.
Bopanna became the oldest player to win a men’s double grand slam in 2024 at the Australian Open and the oldest to win an ATP 1000 Title in the Miami Open 2024. After claiming the prize in Australia, he also went on to become the oldest to get the world’s number 1 in double’s category.
Across various tiers, Bopanna has won 26 titles in the doubles category, which also includes six ATP Masters 1000 Titles.
