India’s two-time Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna has officially announced his retirement from professional tennis, drawing the curtains on a remarkable 20-year career that redefined Indian doubles tennis on the global stage.

The 45-year-old confirmed his decision on Saturday, just days after playing his final ATP match at the Paris Masters, where he partnered Alexander Bublik. The pair lost in the Round of 32 to John Peers and James Tracy, 5-7, 6-2, 10-8, marking the end of Bopanna’s journey on the tour.

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“How do you bid farewell to something that gave your life its meaning? After 20 unforgettable years on tour, it’s time I’m officially hanging up my racquet,” he wrote in a heartfelt social media post, signalling the end of an era.

Widely regarded as one of India’s fines

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