Rohan Bopanna Retires at 45 After Historic Grand Slam Wins and World No. 1 Feat

Paris | November 1, 2025 Indian tennis legend Rohan Bopanna announced his retirement from professional tennis on Saturday at the age of 45, bringing to an end a glittering career that spanned more than two decades and was marked by record-breaking achievements, Grand Slam victories, and an enduring legacy in doubles tennis. Bopanna, who became the oldest men’s doubles world number one and the oldest men’s Grand Slam champion in the Open Era, leaves behind a remarkable story of perseverance and excellence. His crowning achievement came at the 2024 Australian Open, where he partnered Australia’s Matthew Ebden to claim the men’s doubles title — a victory that made him the oldest Grand Slam champion in men’s doubles history and propelled him to the top of the ATP rankings. The veteran player also holds a French Open mixed doubles title, which he secured in 2017 alongside Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski. Together, they triumphed in Paris, adding another prestigious trophy to Bopanna’s illustrious collection. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Bopanna reflected on his journey with gratitude and emotion. “How do you bid farewell to something that gave your life its meaning? After 20 unforgettable years on tour, it’s time … I’m officially hanging up my racket,” he wrote, thanking his supporters, teammates, and fans who stood by him throughout his career. In 2024, Bopanna also set another milestone when he became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion, winning the men’s doubles title at the Miami Open with Ebden. The victory broke his own record set a year earlier at Indian Wells, underscoring his enduring form and fitness even in the twilight of his career. Over the years, Bopanna collected 26 men’s doubles titles on the ATP Tour and became a fixture in the world’s top doubles pairings. Beyond the ATP circuit, Bopanna’s contributions to Indian tennis have been immense. He represented India in the Davis Cup and at major multi-sport events such as the Olympics and Asian Games. Among his proudest moments was winning the men’s doubles gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and clinching the mixed doubles gold at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. Hailing from Coorg in Karnataka, Bopanna often credited his roots and family for grounding him through his professional journey. Coming from a coffee-growing family, he carried the quiet strength and discipline that defined his game — a powerful serve, tactical sharpness, and a calm presence on court. “Representing India has been the greatest honour of my life,” Bopanna said. “Each time I walked onto the court with the tricolour beside me, I felt its pride and its value. Every serve, every point, every match – I played for that flag, for that feeling, for my country.” Bopanna played his final professional match at the Paris Masters, partnering Alexander Bublik in a hard-fought 7-5, 2-6, 10-8 defeat against John Peers and James Tracy in the round of 32. With his retirement, Indian tennis bids farewell to one of its most respected ambassadors — a player who proved that age is no barrier to greatness and that passion, when matched with perseverance, can serve aces far beyond the court. Rohan Bopanna Retires at 45 After Historic Grand Slam and World No. 1 Milestone Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna announced his retirement at 45, closing a stellar two-decade career marked by two Grand Slam titles and a world number one doubles ranking. Bopanna became the oldest men’s Grand Slam champion after winning the 2024 Australian Open with Matthew Ebden and also holds the 2017 French Open mixed doubles title. He claimed 26 ATP doubles trophies and multiple Asian Games medals, proudly representing India worldwide. In an emotional farewell, Bopanna said playing for the tricolour was his greatest honour. His final match came at the Paris Masters, ending an inspiring career.