'An incredible effort': Wishes pour in as Rohan Bopanna clinches Australian open men's doubles title

Rohan Bopanna became only the third Indian to win a men's doubles Grand Slam title, taking the Australian Open crown with partner Matthew Ebden following a commanding win over Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori.

In a high-quality game of tennis, second-seeded Bopanna and Ebden won 7-6(0) 7-5 against the Italian team in the final that lasted one hour and 39 minutes.

Bopanna, aged 43 years 329 days, is the oldest Grand Slam champion in the Open era. He has been selected for the Padma Shri award. On Monday, he will officially become doubles World No. 1.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Neeraj Chopra, Sachin Tendulkar and many others congratulated Bopanna on social media.

Time and again, the phenomenally talented @rohanbopanna shows age is no bar!

Congratulations to him on his historic Australian Open win.

His remarkable journey is a beautiful reminder that it is always our spirit, hard work and perseverance that define our capabilities.

Best… pic.twitter.com/r06hkkJOnN

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 27, 2024

Your moment can arrive anytime, anywhere. Just ask @rohanbopanna, who at 43, seized it on the grand stage of the @AustralianOpen. Keep training, keep dreaming and be prepared to step up when your time comes. 🏆🕒 🎾#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/WdDGzjfufW

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 27, 2024

What a story. What an inspiration @rohanbopanna .
Congratulations on becoming the #AusOpen Doubles Champion. pic.twitter.com/8NC1NVdboH

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 27, 2024

Congratulations dear @rohanbopanna on this fantastic achievement! You have proven that age is just a number and that nothing is impossible if you put your heart and soul into it. Proud moment for all of us indeed. https://t.co/Mhu6IPQElR

— P.T. USHA (@PTUshaOfficial) January 27, 2024

Congratulations @rohanbopanna for winning your maiden #AusOpen Doubles title! An incredible effort of not giving up and pushing your limits on the court every time. 🇮🇳

Wouldn’t have been possible without your partner Matthew Ebden and the team behind. 👏

— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) January 27, 202

So proud Ro 💙 no one deserves it more 1️⃣⬆️ @rohanbopanna

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) January 24, 2024

During their run to the final, Bopanna and Ebden prevailed in six set deciders, including two super tiebreaks, to reach their straight Grand Slam final together. They had a similar run at the US Open last year.

Maiden Men's doubles Grand Slam for Rohan Bopanna; wins Australian Open with Matthew Ebden