PremiumAustralian Open 2024: Fans praise 43-year-old Rohan Bopanna who makes it to men's doubles Final
The achievement of 43-year-old Rohan Bopanna has resonated strongly with fans, prompting an outpouring of praise and admiration on social media platforms.
Last Updated: 10.51 AM, Jan 25, 2024
In the semi-final clash of the Australian Open 2024, the duo of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden defeated Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic and Zhizhen Zhang of China, securing a hard-fought 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (10-7) win. This victory propelled them to their second consecutive Grand Slam final as a team.
Bopanna, who became the oldest tennis player to attain the World No. 1 ranking in men's doubles, and his partner Ebden exhibited both resilience and skill, overcoming a determined challenge from their opponents.
The achievement of 43-year-old Rohan Bopanna reaching the final of the Australian Open resonated strongly with fans, prompting an outpouring of praise and admiration on social media platforms, particularly X (formerly known as Twitter). Netizens celebrated this historic moment, expressing joy at witnessing an Indian athlete reaching new heights in the world of tennis.
About the game:
In the course of the game, the Indo-Australian pair experienced a fluctuating momentum. Having secured the first set with a score of 6-3, they encountered a setback in the second set, falling behind at 3-6.
The third set unfolded as a series of intense games between the second-seeded Bopanna-Ebden duo and the unseeded pairing of Zhang and Machac, resulting in a deadlock at 6-6.
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As the match progressed to a 10-point tie-breaker, the precision of Rohan Bopanna's serves played a pivotal role. This proved crucial, ultimately leading to a 10-7 victory for Bopanna and Ebden. The decisive moments unfolded under the Rod Laver Arena, solidifying their win in the semi-final showdown.
Rohan Bopanna's earlier appearances in the Grand Slam Finals:
With this recent victory alongside Matthew Ebden, Rohan Bopanna progressed to his third men's doubles final at a major tournament. The 1st time was in the 2023 US Open when Bopanna, partnered with Ebden and etched his name in history by becoming the oldest man to reach a Grand Slam final. Despite the historic feat, the duo faced defeat against Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury.
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Rohan Bopanna's second men's doubles final appearance was alongside Pakistan's Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, collectively known as the Indo-Pak Express. This memorable match took place against the formidable Bryan brothers.