Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Bopanna Breaks Record at Japan Open, Emulates McEnroe
Rohan Bopanna, with partner Takeru Yuzuki, made history by reaching the final of the Japan Open.
Bopanna broke Leander Paes' record, becoming the oldest player to reach an ATP 500 final.
Although they lost the final, the achievement is significant.
Bopanna, aged 45, is only second to John McEnroe in reaching a final at his age.
He also holds records for being the oldest to win a Grand Slam and an ATP 1000 title.
Yuzuki, much younger, partnered with Bopanna, highlighting the veteran's continued success.
Rohan Bopanna reached the Japan Open final in men's doubles.
Bopanna broke Leander Paes' world record.
Bopanna became the oldest player to reach the final of an ATP 500 tournament.
Bopanna partnered with Takeru Yuzuki.
They lost the final to Hugo Nys and Edouard Roger-Vasselin.
- Who
- Rohan Bopanna and Takeru Yuzuki
- What
- Reached Japan Open final and set a record
- When
- 2025
- Where
- Japan Open
- Why
- Defeated Christian Harrison and Evan King
Pro-Bopanna
Neutral
Achievement
Pro-Bopanna
Rohan Bopanna's record-breaking achievement is celebrated.
Neutral
The fact is that Bopanna achieved a historical milestone.
- Player
- Rohan Bopanna
- Event
- Japan Open (Men's Doubles)
- Partner
- Takeru Yuzuki
- Age
- 45 years, 6 months
- Record
- Oldest to reach ATP 500 final
- Previous Record Holder
- Leander Paes
