Indian Tennis Legend Rohan Bopanna Announces Retirement

Last Updated:November 01, 2025, 14:17 IST

Rohan Bopanna, two-time Grand Slam champion, retires after a 20-year tennis career, expressing gratitude to family and calling representing India his greatest honour.

Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna has announced his retirement (AP)

Indian tennis great and two-time Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna on Saturday (November 1) officially announced his retirement from professional tennis, bringing an illustrious 20-year journey to an emotional close.

In a heartfelt statement, the veteran doubles star reflected on his career, calling it “A goodbye… but not the end."

“How do you bid farewell to something that gave your life its meaning?" Bopanna said, announcing that he was “officially hanging up [his] racquet."

Tracing his remarkable journey from humble beginnings, Bopanna said it all began in the small town of Coorg.  “Chopping blocks of wood to strengthen my serve, jogging through coffee estates to build stamina, and chasing dreams on cracked courts to standing under the lights of the biggest arenas in the world — it all feels surreal," he said.

The 44-year-old, who has been one of India’s most consistent performers on the ATP circuit, credited tennis for shaping his life. “It gave me purpose when I was lost, strength when I was broken, and belief when the world doubted me," he said.

Bopanna expressed deep gratitude to his family, especially his wife Supriya and daughter Tridha, calling them his strength and inspiration. He described representing India as “the greatest honour of my life."

“I may be stepping away from competition," he concluded, “but my story with tennis isn’t over."

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