Rohan Bopanna: The Brink of History in Australian Open 2024
Building Up to His Maiden Grand Slam Title
Rohan Bopanna, renowned as India’s tennis veteran, stands on the threshold of making history. This is happening at the renowned Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open 2024. A giant leap away from the disappointment of his previous five first-round exits in Melbourne, Bopanna, who is making his seventeenth appearance in this competition, is just a win away from his first men’s doubles Grand Slam title. He and his partner, Matthew Ebden, are prepared to compete against Italian tennis players, Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in the final. This news comes from the source of Reader Wall.
The Second-Seed Pair’s Shimmering Performance
The duo, being the second-seed pair, have been in excellent form at Melbourne Park. They savored victory in six set deciders, including two super tie-breaks, earning themselves a back-to-back Grand Slam final. Bopanna and Ebden aim to clench their first ever major trophy. Bopanna, who is due to debut at the top of the ATP Doubles Rankings this coming Monday, will become the oldest No.1 in history. He already has secured 24 tour-level doubles titles to his name, but not a Slam yet. As for Ebden, he has a Wimbledon 2022 title under his belt with partner Max Purcell.
The Journey So Far: Bopanna-Ebden Pair in Slams
Here is a look at how Bopanna and Ebden have been performing in the Slams:
- Australian Open 2023: Round 1 exit
- French Open 2023: Round 1 exit
- Wimbledon 2023: Semifinal
- US Open 2023: Final
- Australian Open 2024: Final*
Bopanna-Ebden Partnership Breakdown
This strong partnership has resulted in an impressive 8-1 record in 2024 after making it to the second consecutive ATP final. Bopanna and Ebden, however, faced defeat in the Adelaide International final against Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury. In the year 2023, when the duo started their partnership, they had a record of 42-20, and their most successful runs were on hardcourts. They secured titles in Indian Wells and the Qatar Open.
Simultaneous Women’s Singles Final
As this intense men’s doubles final is about to commence, the women’s singles final is currently taking place at the Rod Laver Arena. The defending champion, Aryna Sabalenka is up against the 12th seed, Qinwen Zheng. Sabalenka currently holds a lead, having broken early in the first set.
Performance of Simone Bolelli-Andrea Vavassori in Melbourne This Year
The performance journey of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in Melbourne this year has been quite commendable. From the first round to the semi-finals, they have shown determination and grit in their play.
Performance of Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden in Melbourne This Year
Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden have also had a strong run at the Australian Open 2024, putting on impressive performances from the first round right up to the semi-finals.
Welcome
Welcome to our ongoing coverage of the Australian Open 2024 men’s doubles final. Second seed pair, Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden will be competing against Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori. Stay tuned with us, right here on Reader Wall, for all the latest updates and news!
