The Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna made history by becoming the oldest person to reach the No. 1 spot in men’s doubles tennis at the age of 43. Following his recent win against sixth-seed pair Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni at the Australian Open, Bopanna’s ranking on the global stage has escalated.
His partnership with Australian partner Mathew Ebden has secured him a spot in the semi-finals at the Australian Open. The duo showcased a spectacular game with their coordination, not losing a single serve in the opening set and sealing a 6-4, 7-6(5) win.
Since reaching the final of the 2023 US Open and winning titles at the Qatar Open and the Indian Wells tournament, the two have been seen as a strong pair. He became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion at the Indian Wells tournament.
Bopanna’s latest feet have created history by becoming the oldest first-time World No. 1 in the ATP men’s doubles ranking. Mike Bryan, the previous oldest men’s doubles No. 1, was 41 years and 76 days old when his streak ended in 2019.
After his win, Bopanna said that his achievements would encourage people to view those over 40 in a different light.
