Indian Professional tennis player Rohan Machanda Bopanna, who specialises in doubles, has informed the world about his decision to retire from Tennis after 20 years of representing India. “Representing India has been the greatest honour of my life,” he said.
Tennis legend Rohan Bopanna retires
- Legendary Tennis player Rohan Machanda Bopanna retires after representing India for 20 years. He specialises in Doubles and has been making headlines for his phenomenal performances at the age of 43, which is an unusual age for a player to continue to play. He released a statement on his social media handles and informed the world of his retirement.
- He said, “Representing India has been the greatest honour of my life. Each time I walked onto the court with the tricolour beside my name, I felt its pride and its value. Every serve, every point, every match I played for that flag, for that feeling, for my country. Thank you, India. I may be stepping away from competition, but my story with tennis isn't over. This game gave me everything, and now, I want to give back to help young dreamers from small towns believe that their beginnings don't define their limits. That with belief, hard work, and heart, anything is possible.”
- He expressed his gratitude to all the people in his life who supported his tennis career, including his family, coaches, team, and friends. “ To every coach, partner, trainer, physio, my team, and my world of friends who walked this path with me, thank you for pushing me, lifting me, and believing in me through every chapter.”
- He mentioned his coach, Scott, who had been with him for 12 years, “seen me through every phase, the highs, the frustrations, the vulnerabilities, the comebacks, and helped shape not just the player, but the man I am today.” He continued to thank his fellow players, “To my fellow players- thank you for the respect, the rivalries, and the brotherhood.”
- He also believes that retirement is not the last step and but the beginning of something new. “I may be stepping away from competition, but my story with tennis isn't over. This game gave me everything, and now, I want to give back to help young dreamers from small towns believe that their beginnings don't define their limits. That with belief, hard work, and heart, anything is possible. This isn't goodbye... It's a thank you to everyone who shaped me, guided me, supported me, and loved me. You're all a part of this story. You're all a part of me.”
- He achieved the World No. 1 ranking in men's doubles in January 2024. Bopanna’s last match was in October 2025 at the Paris Masters 1000, and he retired as a two-time Grand Slam champion and holds the record for being the oldest man to win a Grand Slam title.
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