Overview
- Bopanna announced his decision on November 1 via a heartfelt social media statement, writing that he is “officially hanging up my racquet.”
- His final match came at the Paris Masters 1000, where he partnered Alexander Bublik and exited in the Round of 32.
- The Indian doubles great finishes with two Grand Slam titles—2017 French Open mixed doubles and 2024 Australian Open men’s doubles—alongside 26 ATP doubles trophies, including six Masters 1000 wins.
- He set age-defying marks in 2024 as the oldest men’s doubles Grand Slam champion and the oldest first-time doubles world No. 1.
- A long-time national stalwart, he competed in multiple Olympics with a fourth-place finish at Rio 2016 and served India in Davis Cup for over 20 years; post-retirement he will expand development work through his academy and UTR Tennis Pro in India and is slated to play the Tennis Premier League in Ahmedabad from December 9–14.