Bopanna retires from pro tennis

The doubles player is among the only four Indians to win Grand Slam titles

- PTI

Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna, one among the only four Indians to win Grand Slam titles, on Saturday announced his retirement from professional tennis, bringing an end to a career spanning more than two decades on the challenging ATP Tour.

The 45-year-old Bopanna's final appearance on the Tour came at the Paris Masters, where he partnered Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik, losing in the opening round earlier this week.

In an emotional statement titled “A Goodbye. But Not The End,” Bopanna said he was “officially hanging up racquet,” reflecting on a journey that took him from his hometown of Coorg to the biggest arenas in world tennis.

“How do you bid farewell to something that gave your life its meaning? After 20 unforgettable years on tour, however, it’s time..