When Rohan Bopanna finally hung up his racquet on Saturday, it was not just the end of a career, but the closing of a glorious chapter in Indian tennis — one written with power, grace, and an indomitable spirit.

For over two decades, Bopanna stood as the face of Indian tennis, his booming serves and calm demeanour turning countless matches into lessons in perseverance. From the coffee estates of Coorg to the courts of Roland Garros and Melbourne Park, his story has been one of resilience and self-belief.

His first major breakthrough came in 2017 when he partnered Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski to win the French Open mixed doubles crown. Seven years later, at an age when most athletes would have long retired, Rohan Bopanna scripted an even grander tale — winning the Australian Open men’s dou

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