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The acclaimed Indian tennis superstar Rohan Bopanna is set to compete in the men's doubles final of the Australian Open, aiming for his first title in this prestigious tournament. The final, scheduled for Saturday, January 27, at the iconic Rod Laver Arena, is a highly-anticipated event for tennis fans worldwide, especially for over a billion Indians.
Teaming up with Matthew Ebden from the United Kingdom, Bopanna is preparing to face the formidable Italian duo of Simone Boleli and Andrea Vavassori. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter, showcasing the skills and strategies of these top doubles teams.
Bopanna's journey to the final has been marked by remarkable achievements. In the quarterfinals at the Margaret Court Arena, he set a new record as the oldest World No.1 in doubles, following a victory over Argentina's Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni with scores of 6-4, 7-6 (5). Advancing to the semifinals, the Bopanna-Ebden pair demonstrated their prowess by defeating Zhang Zhizhen and Tomas Machac with a 6-3, 3-6, 7-7 (10-7) win.
Adding to his accolades, Bopanna was honored with the Padma Shri award on Friday, a prestigious recognition in India. This achievement, alongside fellow awardee Joshna Chinappa and six others, adds to the significance of his appearance in the Australian Open final.
This final marks Bopanna's third appearance in the Australian Open final. He previously finished as a runner-up in the 2018 and 2023 mixed doubles. Bopanna, a seasoned player, is also vying for his second Grand Slam title, following his 2017 French Open victory in mixed doubles, where he partnered with Gabriela Dabrowski.
When to watch Rohan Bopanna's Australian Open men's doubles final?
Tennis enthusiasts can catch the men's doubles final after 03:15 PM IST (08:45 PM local time) on January 27 (Saturday), following the women's singles final between Aryna Sabalenka and Qinwen Zheng.
Where to watch the Rohan Bopanna's Australian Open men's doubles final?
The match will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network and live-streamed on the Sony LIV app, providing fans with multiple platforms to witness this exciting finale.
Bopanna's pursuit of his maiden Australian Open title is not just a testament to his enduring talent and resilience in the sport but also a moment of pride for Indian tennis. His performance in the final is eagerly awaited by fans and sports enthusiasts, who are keen to see if he can add this prestigious title to his illustrious career.
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