Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Rohan Bopanna Retires After Inspiring 20-Year Tennis Career
Rohan Bopanna, a 45-year-old tennis player from India, has decided to stop playing professional tennis after 20 years.
He announced his retirement on Saturday, sharing that he is hanging up his racquet after an amazing career.
Rohan won two major championships called Grand Slams: the French Open mixed doubles in 2017 and the Australian Open men's doubles in 2024.
He also holds records for being the oldest man to win a Grand Slam doubles title and to become the World No.
1 in doubles.
Rohan won a gold medal at the Asian Games in 2018 and has won 26 doubles titles in his career.
He played his last professional match at the Paris Masters and plans to focus on the next chapter of his life, still feeling honored to have represented India.
Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna, 45, has announced his retirement after a 20-year professional career.
Bopanna's final professional match was at the Paris Masters.
He won two Grand Slam titles: the 2017 French Open mixed doubles and the 2024 Australian Open men's doubles.
Bopanna became the oldest man to win a Grand Slam doubles title and reach the World No. 1 ranking in doubles.
He earned a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games in men's doubles and amassed 26 tour-level doubles titles.
- Who
- Rohan Bopanna, a 45-year-old Indian professional tennis player
- What
- Announced his retirement from professional tennis, concluding a 20-year career.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Professional tennis tours worldwide, with his final match at the Paris Masters.
- Why
- To conclude his 20-year career and move to the next phase of his life.
- Retirement Age
- 45
- Career Length
- 20 years (started 2003)
- Grand Slam Titles
- 2 (2017 French Open Mixed Doubles, 2024 Australian Open Men's Doubles)
- Asian Games Gold Medal
- 1 (2018 Men's Doubles)
- Tour-Level Doubles Titles
- 26
- Oldest Man to Win Grand Slam Doubles
- Yes (at 43 years old)
- Oldest Man to Reach World No. 1 Doubles Ranking
- Yes
- Final Professional Match
- Paris Masters
Sources
Indian tennis icon Rohan Bopanna announces retirement at 45 after more than two decades on tour
Rohan Bopanna retires at 45 after 20-year career, two Grand Slam titles, Davis Cup glory
A Career Etched in History: Rohan Bopanna’s Top Achievements That Defined His Legacy
‘You proved that belief can outlast time’: Sachin Tendulkar wishes Rohan Bopanna the best after retirement
Rohan Bopanna’s final serve: India’s Grand Slam hero retires after two decades from professional tennis
Indian legend Rohan Bopanna retires from tennis after two decades
End of an era: Rohan Bopanna announces retirement from professional tennis
Bopanna bids farewell to tennis after two-decade on Tour
Two decades on, Rohan Bopanna calls time on career, says ‘it’s a goodbye, not the end’ - Telegraph India
'Your dedication over two decades is inspirational': Kumble pays tribute to Bopanna on his retirement
