Introduction
Rohan Machanda Bopanna is an Indian professional tennis player who specialises in doubles. He attained the world No. 1 ranking after winning his first major doubles title at the 2024 Australian Open with Matthew Ebden, becoming the oldest first-time No. 1 at the age of 43. He has also won the 2017 French Open mixed doubles with Gabriela Dabrowski and reached three other major finals in his career. He is a member of the Indian Davis Cup team and has competed at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.
Rohan Bopanna is an Indian professional tennis player who specialises in doubles. He attained the world No. 1 ranking after winning his first major doubles title at the 2024 Australian Open with Matthew Ebden, becoming the oldest first-time No. 1 at the age of 43.
| Name: Profession: Nick names: Other names: | Rohan Machanda Bopanna Indian professional tennis player Bopee Rohan, Bopa, |
Rohan Bopanna Personal Details
| Date of birth | 4 March 1980 |
| Age | 44 years (as of January 2024) |
| Sex | Male |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lbs) (as of 2015) |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Profession | Indian professional tennis player |
| Hobbies | Music, Traveling, and Playing Golf |
| Habits | Not known |
Rohan Bopanna Family
| Family Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Father: | M. G. Bopanna (coffee-planter) |
| Mother: | Malika Bopanna (homemaker) |
| Spouse: | Supriya Annaiah (married 2012) |
| Brothers: | None |
| Sisters: | Rashmi (elder sister) |
| Children: | One son (name not known) |
Rohan Bopanna Education details
| School: College: | Not known Jain University, Bangalore |
Rohan Bopanna Career
Bopanna started playing tennis at the age of 11 and turned pro in 2003. He has won 24 doubles titles on the ATP Tour, including five at the Masters 1000 level. He has also reached four Grand Slam finals in doubles and mixed doubles, winning the 2017 French Open mixed doubles with Gabriela Dabrowski and the 2024 Australian Open men’s doubles with Ebden. He has been a member of the Indian Davis Cup team since 2002 and has competed at the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. He has also won two gold medals at the Asian Games in 2018 and 2022.
Rohan Bopanna in Social Media
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Rohan Bopanna Luxuries
Bopanna owns a luxury car collection that includes a BMW X6 and a Mercedes-Benz GLC. He also owns a coffee plantation in Coorg, Karnataka, where he was born and raised. He lives in Bangalore with his wife Supriya Annaiah and their son.
Rumors about Rohan Bopanna
Bopanna was rumored to have a rift with his former doubles partner Leander Paes over their selection for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Bopanna had preferred to partner with Saketh Myneni, but the All India Tennis Association (AITA) paired him with Paes instead. The duo lost in the first round of the men’s doubles event. Bopanna later clarified that there was no personal animosity between him and Paes, but they had different styles of play and lacked chemistry on court.
Interesting facts about Rohan Bopanna
- Bopanna considers Stefan Edberg his idol and Roger Federer his favorite tennis player.
- Bopanna is a fan of music, traveling, and playing golf in his spare time.
- Bopanna is nicknamed “Bopee” by his friends and family.
- Bopanna is a co-founder of the Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy (RBTA) in Bangalore, which aims to provide quality coaching and infrastructure to young tennis players.
- Bopanna is also involved in various social causes, such as supporting education for underprivileged children and promoting peace and harmony between India and Pakistan through his partnership with Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, known as the IndoPak Express.
Rohan Bopanna Trivia
- Bopanna is the fourth Indian player to win a Grand Slam title after Mahesh Bhupathi, Leander Paes and Sania Mirza.
- Bopanna is the oldest player to win a Grand Slam title in the Open Era, achieving the feat at the age of 43 years and 10 months at the 2024 Australian Open.
- Bopanna is the oldest player to become world No. 1 in doubles, surpassing Mike Bryan who was 40 years and 9 months old when he achieved the ranking in 2018.
- Bopanna is one of the few players to have a one-handed backhand in doubles. He has a powerful serve and a strong forehand as well.
Awards
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Arjuna Award | 2018 |
| Rajyotsava Award | 2010 |
| Ekalavya Award | 2005 |
Rohan Bopanna Achievements
| Career | Information |
|---|---|
| Grand Slam titles (2) | 2017 French Open mixed doubles, 2024 Australian Open men’s doubles |
| Grand Slam finals (4) | 2010 US Open men’s doubles, 2018 Australian Open mixed doubles, 2023 US Open men’s doubles, 2023 Australian Open mixed doubles |
| ATP World Tour Finals finals (2) | 2012, 2015 |
| ATP Masters 1000 titles (5) | 2012 Paris, 2013 Shanghai, 2014 Miami, 2017 Montreal, 2023 Indian Wells |
| ATP Tour titles | 24 |
| Asian Games gold medals (2) | 2018 men’s doubles, 2022 mixed doubles |
| Davis Cup appearances | 22 Times |
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