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Rohan Bopanna Retires at 45 After Final Paris Masters Match

The two-time major winner departs as the oldest first-time doubles No. 1, focusing on mentoring Indian talent through his academy and UTR Pro.

Overview

  • Bopanna announced his decision in a social-media statement on November 1 after ending his tour at the Paris Masters, where his last match with Alexander Bublik ended in the Round of 32.
  • He concludes a career with 26 ATP doubles titles, including six Masters 1000 trophies and two Grand Slams: the 2024 Australian Open men’s doubles with Matthew Ebden and the 2017 French Open mixed doubles with Gabriela Dabrowski.
  • His late-career surge set multiple age records, including becoming the oldest first-time ATP doubles world No. 1 at 43, the oldest men’s doubles Grand Slam winner, and the oldest Masters 1000 champion after Miami 2024.
  • A cornerstone for India, he played in multiple Olympics, finished fourth at Rio 2016 with Sania Mirza, and spent over two decades representing the nation in Davis Cup ties.
  • Post-retirement, he plans to expand grassroots pathways through the Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy and UTR Tennis Pro and is slated to feature in the Tennis Premier League in Ahmedabad in December.