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Rohan Bopanna, Oldest Male Grand Slam Winner in Open Era, Clinches Australian Open Men's Doubles Title

The 43-year-old Indian tennis star, partnering with Matthew Ebden, achieved a career-best World No.1 ranking following his victory.

  • 43-year-old Rohan Bopanna, partnering with Matthew Ebden, won the Australian Open men's doubles title, becoming the oldest male player to win a Grand Slam title in the Open Era.
  • Bopanna's victory also ensured his career-best World No.1 ranking in men's doubles.
  • This is Bopanna's second Grand Slam triumph, with his first being the French Open mixed doubles in 2017.
  • Bopanna credits his late-career success to a focus on recovery, including daily ice baths, yoga, and meditation.
  • Despite contemplating retirement a few years ago due to a tough period of not winning matches, Bopanna persevered and is now playing what he considers the best tennis of his life.
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