Rohan Bopanna Retires After Olympic Defeat

Rohan Bopanna, India's veteran tennis player, faced an early exit at the Paris Olympics 2024, losing in the first round of men's doubles alongside N Sriram Balaji to French players Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Gael Monfils. Following this defeat, Bopanna announced his retirement from international competitions, confirming that this will be his last event representing India. He expressed pride in his 22-year career, highlighting significant achievements such as winning his first men's doubles Grand Slam and becoming world number one. Bopanna ruled himself out of future events, including the 2026 Asian Games, stating he will now enjoy playing tennis without competitive obligations. He reflected on his most memorable moments, particularly a notable Davis Cup victory against Brazil in 2010, and acknowledged the support of his wife, Supriya. Enthusiastically, he conveyed gratitude for the opportunity to represent India for two decades, a journey he described as a 'big bonus'.