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The Oldest World No. 1 in Tennis History: Bopanna Ends His 22-Year Professional Journey!

By Pavitra Ganapathi Baradavalli
The Oldest World No. 1 in Tennis History: Bopanna Ends His 22-Year Professional Journey!

Indian tennis stalwart and Kannadiga, Rohan Bopanna, officially bid farewell to his long and illustrious 22-year professional tennis career on Saturday.

New Delhi: Indian tennis stalwart and Kannadiga, Rohan Bopanna, officially bid farewell to his long and illustrious 22-year professional tennis career on Saturday.Also Read: Metro Staff Safely Reunite 6-Year-Old Girl with Parents After She Went Missing at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station!

Bopanna, famously known as 'Bopps', who is approximately 45 years old, recently played his final match at the Paris Masters tournament. Bopanna, who turned professional in 2003, emerged as one of India's finest doubles players, winning two Grand Slam titles during his career.Also Read: Ram Ji Gang' Trapped: Producer Ravi Gowda's Stolen Hard Disk Recovered, One Arrested..!!

Sharing an emotional post on social media, he said, "Representing India has been the greatest honour of my life. It's time I'm officially hanging up my racquet." At the peak of his career, Bopanna set an historic record by becoming the oldest World No. 1 doubles player.SWORNOF Women's Kanjivaram Soft Silk Banarasi Sarees With Unstiched Blouse Piece