The pair of tennis legendary Indian player Rohan Bopanna and the US’s Ben Shelton have defeated Francisco Serundolo and Alejandro Telo in the tournament Monte-Karlo Masters to be held in France. The pair of India and American players have now reached the pre-quarterfinals of Mains doubles. Both defeated Argentina’s Francisco Serundolo and Elejandro Telo of Chile 6-3, 7-5 in the first round. Now in the pre-quarterfinals, they will face Italy pair Simon Boleli and Andrea Vavasirsori. Along with this, Rohan Bopanna has also made a world record.
45 years of age at the age of 1 month
Actually, Bopanna ATP Masters has become the oldest player to win singles or doubles matches at 1000 level. He has done this feat at the age of 45 years and 1 month. On the other hand, the crown of India’s number-1 doubles player has been taken away from them. Yuki Bhambri of India became the top ranked Indian in men’s doubles last week. After 5.5 years, he ended the rule of Bopanna. Bhambri is currently ranked 28th in Live ATP rankings, while Bopanna is ranked 43rd.
This record was made last year
Rohan Bopanna made a similar record by winning the title of Australian Open Mains doubles at the age of 43 in January last year. He became the oldest player with the Grand Slam title. Bopanna, along with Australia’s Matthew Abden, created history by defeating Simon Boleli and Andrea Vavassori in the finals of Mains Doubles. After this, Rohan Bopanna won the title of Miami Open and became the oldest person to win 1000 titles on the ATP circuit.
He did this feat at the age of 44. Let me tell you that Rohan Bopanna has won two Grand Slam titles and six ATP Masters 1000 titles in his long career. He also represented India in the Paris Olympics of 2012, 2016 and 2024. Bopanna started her career at the age of 19. He has been playing for 26 years and has illuminated the name of India on many big platforms.