ROHAN BOPANNA BOWS OUT

 Rohan Bopanna bowed out of competitive arena in Tennis at the age of 45. 

He had amassed a 539-410 win-loss record in over two decades as a professional.

He is a two-time Major winner- 2024 Australian Open men's doubles and 2017 Roland Garros mixed doubles.

The 6ft 4' Kodava fought his way from Madapur. a small town in Coorg.

He wrote, "How do you bid farewell to something that gave your life its meaning?

After 20 unforgettable years, It's time.  I'm officially hanging up my raquet. Starting from a small town in Coorg, from chopping wood to strengthen my serve, and jogging through coffee estates to build stamina, to standing under the lights of the biggest arenas in the world-it feels surreal.

I may be stepping away from competition, but my story with tennis isn't over. I want to give back to help young dreamers believe that their beginnings don't define their limits. 

And that with belief, hard work, and heart anything is possible.

This isn't good bye...it's a thank you to everyone who shaped me, supported me and loved me.

Representing India has been the greatest honour of my life, every time I stepped on court, I played for that flag, that feeling, that pride."

Times of India 2.11.2025