Rafael Nadal Hails Rohan Bopanna’s Historic Victory

Rafael Nadal Hails Rohan Bopanna's Historic Victory

VoM News Desk | January 28, 2024 | 10:58 PM IST | Cricket, Sports | Follow on Google News

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Rafael Nadal Hails Rohan Bopanna’s Historic Victory

Tennis icon Rafael Nadal took to Instagram to extend heartfelt congratulations to India’s Rohan Bopanna on his remarkable win in the Australian Open Men’s Doubles final. In a story post, Nadal praised the 43-year-old for his “amazing and unique achievement.”

Dominance on Serve: Bopanna and Ebden Triumph in Straight Sets

The summit clash witnessed an outstanding performance from Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden, who displayed dominance on serve throughout the one-hour, 40-minute match. Winning an impressive 80% (40/50) of games with their first delivery, the duo secured a fantastic victory in straight sets of 7-6, 7-5 against Italy’s Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori.

Oldest Grand Slam Champion: Bopanna’s Historic Triumph

In a historic feat, Rohan Bopanna, making his 17th Australian Open appearance, clinched his maiden Grand Slam men’s doubles title. Aged 43 years and 329 days, Bopanna became the oldest Grand Slam champion, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career. He joins the esteemed ranks of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi as the third Indian man in the Open Era to secure a major men’s doubles title. Additionally, Bopanna is set to become the oldest top-ranked player in the ATP Doubles Rankings on Monday, adding another remarkable achievement to his tennis legacy. This triumph in men’s doubles follows Bopanna’s earlier Grand Slam victory in mixed doubles at the 2017 French Open alongside Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada.

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