/newsfirstprime/media/agency_attachments/2025/07/28/2025-07-28t111554609z-2025-07-23t100810984z-newsfirst_prime_640-siddesh-kumar-h-p-1-2025-07-23-15-38-10-2025-07-28-16-45-54.webp)
Follow Us
/newsfirstprime/media/media_files/2025/11/01/rohan-bopanna-announces-retirement-from-tennis-after-22-years-2025-11-01-17-25-28.jpg)
India’s tennis icon Rohan Bopanna retires after an inspiring 22-year journey, from Coorg’s coffee estates to becoming the oldest World No. 1 and Grand Slam champion.
Bengaluru’s tennis icon Rohan Bopanna has officially announced his retirement from professional tennis, closing a remarkable 22-year career that saw him redefine India’s doubles tennis scene. The 45-year-old made his final appearance at the Paris Masters 1000, partnering with Alexander Bublik in his last professional match.
Also Read:Team India crumbles against Australia in second T20, suffers crushing defeat
In an emotional post on social media, Bopanna wrote, “After 20 unforgettable years on tour, it’s time... I’m officially hanging up my racquet.” He added that representing India was the greatest honour of his life, saying every match he played carried the pride of the national flag.
Bopanna’s career is filled with milestones, he made history as the oldest Grand Slam winner and oldest World No. 1 in doubles. His two Grand Slam titles include the 2024 Australian Open men’s doubles (with Matthew Ebden) and the 2017 French Open mixed doubles (with Gabriela Dabrowski). He also reached four additional Grand Slam finals and two ATP Finals championship rounds in 2012 and 2015.
Hailing from Coorg, Karnataka, Bopanna’s journey from rural courts to international arenas is a story of determination and hard work. He trained using unconventional methods, chopping wood to build strength and jogging through coffee estates to boost endurance. His efforts paid off, representing India in the Davis Cup and achieving a fourth-place finish at the 2016 Rio Olympics with Sania Mirza.
Even after retirement, Bopanna continues to contribute to Indian tennis. He has brought UTR Tennis Pro to India and runs his own tennis academy, focused on nurturing young Indian players for the global stage.
His farewell message ended with gratitude, “Tennis gave me strength when I was broken and belief when the world doubted me… a goodbye, but not the end.”
