Rohan Bopanna is a tennis player from India who was born on March 4, 1980. He has won 26 ATP doubles titles to date, including the 2023 Indian Wells and the 2024 Miami Open. The 44-year-old is ranked world No. 1 in doubles by the ATP, as of March 2024, and he is the the oldest first-time world No. 1 in the men's doubles category.
Bopanna's biggest doubles title came at the 2024 Australian Open, where he became the doubles champion with partner Matthew Ebden. The duo defeated the pair from Italy, Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori, in straight sets in the final. His other major title came at the 2017 French Open in the mixed doubles category, with Gabriele Dabrowski. With the win, he became the fourth Indian player to win a major title after Mahesh Bhupathi, Leander Paes, and Sania Mirza.
| Name | Rohan Bopanna |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Age | 44 |
| Residence | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
| Prize Money | $6.7 million |
| Endorsements | Asics, GoodDot, and Indian Oil |
Rohan Bopanna Age
Bopanna is 44 years old. He was born in Bangalore, Karnataka on March 4, 1980. He is the oldest player competing on the ATP circuit. Bopanna started playing tennis at the age of 11 when his father motivated him to pursue an individual sport. He became serious about tennis at the age of 19. Besides tennis, he also played hockey and football in his early years.
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What are the achievements of Rohan Bopanna?
Rohan Bopanna's achievements are as follows:
Two major titles
Bopanna won his maiden grand slam title at the 2017 French Open in the mixed doubles category, along with Gabriele Dabrowski. He won his second grand slam title at the 2024 Australian Open in the men's doubles category along with Matthew Ebden.
World No. 1 player
Bopanna achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 1 in January 2024, becoming the oldest first-time world No. 1 at the age of 43.
Awards
Bopanna has received many awards and honors in his tennis career, including the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year award, Sports Image of the Year, and Ekalavya Award from the Government of Karnataka.
Who is the oldest Grand Slam doubles champion?
Rohan Bopanna is the oldest Grand Slam doubles champion, he made this record after winning the 2024 Australian Open doubles title.
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FAQs
A. Matthew Ebden is Rohan Bopanna's doubles partner. He is a professional player from Australia.
A. According to ATP's official website, Bopanna has won over $6.5 million in prize money, as of March 2024.
A. Rohan Bopanna completed his graduation from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College. The college was affiliated with Jain University in Bangalore.
A. Bofors Bops is Rohan Bopanna's nickname.
A. Bopanna has won two Grand Slam titles in his career to date, one in doubles and one in mixed doubles.
