Rohan Bopanna Elements Methods With Matthew Ebden, To Pair Up Once more With Ex-Associate Ivan Dodig

The India-Australia males’s doubles tennis duo of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden, the Australia Open champions this yr, introduced that they might go separate methods after two nice years as a group. The pair first teamed up in January 2023 and now finish their affiliation with a victory over Germany’s Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz of their remaining group match of the ATP Finals 2024 on Friday. Nonetheless, it was not sufficient for them to succeed in the semifinals.

“Clearly, we have been already out however to at the very least get one remaining win collectively, it was a good way to complete the partnership and it has been an incredible two years,” Ebden mirrored on the partnership in Turin, in accordance with Olympics.com.

Throughout their partnership, the duo secured three trophies, the Australian Open grand slam title and ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells 2023 and Miami Open 2024.

Bopanna and Ebden additionally received the Qatar Open final yr and reached the ultimate of the US Open as effectively final yr. In addition they hit the highest of the doubles rankings this yr following the Australian Open triumph.

“To complete on a win and at the very least get one win right here on the ATP Finals, I feel was becoming or deserving possibly. It was very nice to share yet another massive second,” the Australian tennis participant, who secured the Paris Olympics gold with John Friends, added.

Ebden stated that the duo have been planning to half methods final yr however determined to stay collectively for the 2024 season.

“I’ve to thank him (Bopanna) for his wonderful effort and dedication and dedication at 44 years previous. It has been an excellent effort. I want him all one of the best for the longer term,” Ebden added.

Bopanna will as soon as once more reunite along with his former Croatian accomplice, Ivan Dodig, 39, for the 2025 tennis season.