"Rohan Bopanna Makes Tennis History: Oldest Player to Attain World No. 1 Ranking in Men's Doubles"

"Age-Defying Triumph: Rohan Bopanna's Remarkable Climb to Tennis Summit at 43"

Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna, at 43, has etched his name in tennis history by securing the World No. 1 ranking in men's doubles. His landmark achievement comes on the heels of a triumphant quarterfinal victory at the Australian Open 2024 alongside partner Matthew Ebden. Bopanna, now the oldest player to claim the top spot, showcased a blend of experience and skill in their straight-sets win against Argentinian duo Máximo González and Andrés Molteni.

With this accomplishment, Bopanna surpasses the previous record set by Rajeev Ram in 2022, claiming the No. 1 ranking at the age of 38. This historic feat marks Bopanna's first Grand Slam semifinal appearance in doubles, adding another milestone to his illustrious career. The duo is set to face unseeded Tomas Machac and Zhizhen Zhang in the semi-finals, with Bopanna poised to lead the rankings when updated next week.

This achievement follows Bopanna's legacy of breaking records, including being the oldest player to win an ATP Masters series doubles title and winning a match at the year-end Finals. The Indian tennis stalwart, who made his Australian Open debut in 2006, has proven that age is just a number on his relentless pursuit of dreams on the tennis court.

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