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Rohan Bopanna’s long wait for a first men’s doubles Grand Slam title ended on Saturday as the Indian, along with Australia’s Matthew Ebden, won the Australian Open in Melbourne.
The duo beat Italy’s Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-6(0), 7-5 in the summit clash in the Rod Laver Arena.
Bopanna, aged 43 years 329 days, is the oldest Grand Slam champion in the Open era. He has been selected for the Padma Shri award. On Monday, he will officially become doubles World No. 1.
Neeraj Chopra, reigning world and Olympic champion in men’s javelin throw, legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar and many others congratulated Bopanna on social media.
Here are some of the reactions:
Neeraj Chopra, reigning world and Olympic champion in men’s javelin throw
Former Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar
Former Indian batter Virender Sehwag
Tennis legend and former World No. 1 Billie Jean King
IOA President PT Usha
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