The Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden emerged victorious at the Miami Open 2024 men’s doubles title, which took place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida this past Saturday. Their exceptional performance in the final match against Croatia’s Ivan Dodig and American Austin Krajicek, the second seeds, led to a thrilling 6(3)-7(7), 6-3, 10-6 victory after a one hour and 43-minute battle.
At 44 years old, Bopanna has achieved a remarkable feat, surpassing his own record set at the Indian Wells last year, where he became the oldest ATP 1000 Masters champion at 43. Their victory also propelled Bopanna and Ebden back to the top of the men’s doubles rankings, adding to their collective achievements.
Bopanna and Ebden have previously tasted success as a pair, clinching their second ATP Masters 1000 title after emerging triumphant in the Indian Wells tournament in 2023. Bopanna, however, has earned a total of six ATP Masters titles over the course of his illustrious career.
Following their victory at the Miami Open, their 2024 season performance stands at 14-3, which includes their earlier triumph at the Australian Open this year. Bopanna expressed his delight at their success, stating, “It’s amazing. As long as you are doing well in these big events, it’s what we play for. I want to do well in the Masters 1000s and the Grand Slams. It’s good to keep that record going and keep giving everyone else a run for their money.”
The final at the Hard Rock Stadium marked Bopanna’s 14th ATP Masters 1000 final and his 63rd ATP Tour level final, highlighting his experience and skill in the sport of tennis.
Bopanna joins an elite group of Indian tennis players who have claimed victory at the Miami Open, following in the footsteps of Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi, and Sania Mirza.
The remarkable win at the Miami Open 2024 is a testament to the unwavering determination and exceptional skill displayed by Rohan Bopanna and his partner Matthew Ebden. Their stellar performance has solidified their position at the pinnacle of the men’s doubles rankings and is a true testament to their talent and dedication to the sport of tennis.