The Indian entered the semis of the Australian Open with Matthew Ebden after defeating Argentines Andrés Molteni and Máximo González, and will move to the top of the ATP rankings.
The one who fights fulfills his dreams, says a popular saying. It has never been more applicable to what you are currently experiencing Rohan Bopannathat entered semi-finals of the Australian Open in men’s doubles with Matthew Ebden and will be the new number 1 in the ATP ranking… at 43 years old!
The Indian and the Australian On Tuesday they beat the Argentine duo of Andrés Molteni and Máximo González by 6-4 and 7-6(6) in the quarterfinals and They will face Zhang Zhizhen and Tomas Macchac in the semis for a place in defining conflict, but they already know the same They will occupy the first and second place in the world rankingwith the same amount of points but Bopanna in less contests.
Bopanna, number 1 in the world at the age of 43 years
“I think it’s a dream for all players. It’s mine, and even more so when you’ve been playing this sport for decades.”. Everything is the result of my persistence, of constant fighting and hard workand have a good partner by my side”Rohan Bopanna acknowledged after the game. “I also think the consistent year we had last year is the reason… This helped me get to this stage,” he added.
After winning the Indian Wells Masters 1000the Indian was left behind 3rd in ranking and, in his performance at Australian Openwill climb to the top. “To be honest, it hasn’t fully sunk in. I think Indian tennis needed this. We don’t really have many tennis players who are emerging. The sport is slowly emerging.”he said. “I think it will inspire a lot of people. I don’t just think about tennis. People around the world who are 40 years old or older I think will be inspired in a different way,” complete.
A record number 1
Rohan Bopanna reached the top of the ATP doubles ranking at 43 years old and surpassed the mark of American Mike Bryan, who did it at 41. But he’s also going for a personal brand: After reaching the Australian Open semi-final three times, he will now seek his first Grand Slam title. The first step is new Zhizhen Zhang and Tomas Macac for the semis.
Source: Tycsports
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