Rohan Bopanna, at 43 years old, has achieved the world No. 1 ranking in men's doubles tennis, becoming the oldest player to do so. Partnering with Matthew Ebden, Bopanna secured a spot in the semi-finals of the Australian Open with a victory over the Argentine team of Máximo González and Andrés Molteni.
Bopanna, who entered the tournament ranked No. 3 in the world, had an impressive run last year, winning the Indian Wells title and finishing as a runner-up at the US Open 2023, along with three more ATP Masters 1000 finals appearances.
In an interview after the match, Bopanna expressed his joy and mentioned that achieving the world No. 1 ranking is a dream for every player. He emphasized the importance of perseverance, hard work, and having a great partner. Bopanna hopes that his accomplishment will inspire players in India and end the drought of international-level successes for the country.
He acknowledged that Indian tennis has been waiting for a player to perform at such a high level, and becoming the top-ranked player, especially at his age, could serve as motivation for people worldwide, particularly those who are 40 and above
(With Agency Inputs)
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