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Rohan Bopanna Scripts History as Oldest Grand Slam Winner and World No.1 in Men's Doubles

The 43-year-old tennis veteran won't participate in mixed doubles at Paris Olympics due to lack of high-ranked female partner.

  • Rohan Bopanna, at 43, became the oldest player to win a Grand Slam title and secure the World No. 1 ranking in men's doubles after his victory at the Australian Open 2024.
  • Bopanna, paired with Matthew Ebden, defeated the Italian Duo of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in straight sets in the Australian Open 2024 Men’s Doubles finals.
  • Bopanna confirmed he won't be participating in the mixed doubles event at the Paris Olympics later this year due to the lack of a high-ranked female partner.
  • Previously, Bopanna won the Roland Garros Mixed Doubles in 2017, became the oldest to claim the ATP 1000 Masters title in March 2023, and reached the US Open 2010 Finals.
  • Rafael Nadal congratulated Bopanna on his 'unique achievement' of becoming the oldest men's doubles Grand Slam champ and No. 1 in history.
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