As the excitement builds for the ATP Finals 2024, taking place from November 10-17 at the Inalpi Arena, all eyes are on Rohan Bopanna, who will proudly represent India as the sole doubles player in this prestigious season-ending event. Partnering with Australian star Matthew Ebden, Bopanna has secured his spot after the elimination of Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow at the Rolex Paris Masters, finalizing the field of the world’s top eight doubles teams.
A Season of Triumph
Bopanna and Ebden’s qualification marks a significant achievement for the duo, making this Bopanna’s fourth appearance at the ATP Finals. Their season kicked off with an incredible victory at the Australian Open, where Bopanna, at 43 years and 331 days, made history as the oldest man to achieve the No. 1 ranking in doubles. The duo also triumphed at the Miami Open, reached the finals in Adelaide, and made it to the semi-finals at Roland Garros.
This marks their second consecutive year qualifying for the ATP Finals; in 2023, they reached the semi-finals in Turin before falling short against Granollers and Zeballos.
Bopanna’s Legacy
For Bopanna, the ATP Finals hold a special place in his heart as he aims for his first title in this elite tournament. He previously reached the finals in 2012 with Mahesh Bhupathi and again in 2015 with Florin Mergea. His journey in the ATP Finals began in 2011 alongside Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, setting the stage for a remarkable career that spans over two decades.
Bopanna has recently announced his retirement from Indian tennis following an early exit at the Paris Olympics earlier this year. “This will definitely go down as my last event for the country. I totally understand where I am, and now I’m just going to be enjoying the tennis circuit as long as that goes,” he shared. His commitment to representing India since his debut in 2002 speaks volumes about his dedication and passion for the sport.
The ATP Finals 2024 Doubles Line-up
The competition at the ATP Finals is fierce, featuring the world’s best doubles teams. Here’s the complete line-up for the 2024 ATP Finals:
- Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden
- Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic
- Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz
- Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten
- Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic
- Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos
- Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori
- Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson
Looking Ahead
As Bopanna and Ebden prepare to take on their next challenge, they are set to face the Brazilian-German pair of Marcelo Melo and Alexander Zverev in the Round of 16 match at the Paris Masters. With his sights firmly set on the ATP Finals, Bopanna’s journey continues to inspire tennis fans not only in India but around the world.
