Tennis
Era Ends : Rohan Bopanna Announces Retirement , Says 20 Unforgettable Years On Tour
In an emotional statement titled “A Goodbye… But Not The End,” Bopanna said he was “officially hanging up racquet,” reflecting on a journey that took him from his hometown of Coorg to the biggest arenas in world tennis.
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Rohan Bopanna, one among the only four Indians to win Grand Slam titles, announced his retirement from professional tennis, bringing an end to a career spanning more than two decades on the challenging ATP Tour.
The 45-year-old Bopanna’s final appearance on the Tour came at the Paris Masters, where he partnered Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik, losing in the opening round earlier this week.
🇮🇳 One Indian legend to another 🇮🇳
Here’s what Leander Paes had to say on Rohan Bopanna’s retirement 🙌🏻
Two icons who’ve inspired generations and carried the Indian flag high on the global tennis stage 💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/8h6ppBzzrv
— Indian Tennis Daily (ITD) (@IndTennisDaily) November 4, 2025
In an emotional statement titled “A Goodbye… But Not The End,” Bopanna said he was “officially hanging up racquet,” reflecting on a journey that took him from his hometown of Coorg to the biggest arenas in world tennis.
“How do you bid farewell to something that gave your life its meaning? After 20 unforgettable years on tour, however, it’s time..
“Starting my journey from a small town of Coorg in India, 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,” Bopanna wrote.
🇮🇳Mahesh Bhupathi shares a heartfelt note for Rohan Bopanna on his retirement🫶🏻
From former doubles partners to lifelong friends — Bhupathi’s words perfectly capture the journey and legacy of one of India’s greatest tennis icons 🇮🇳🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/th3EpPZcWO
— Indian Tennis Daily (ITD) (@IndTennisDaily) November 4, 2025
Bopanna had ended his India career after the Paris Olympics last year. He had announced his retirement from Davis Cup in 2023, playing his last tie against Morocco in Lucknow.
The doubles specialist, who played for 22 years, described tennis as more than a sport, calling it a source of “purpose, strength and belief” through challenging moments.
“Every time I stepped onto a court, it taught me perseverance, resilience to rise, to fight again when everything inside me said I couldn’t — and most of all, reminded me why I started and who I am,” he said.