Australian Open champion Rohan Bopanna is felicitated by the KSLTA

With his victory at the Australian Open, Bopanna just became just the third male Indian player to win a Grand Slam trophy in men’s doubles.
The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) honored doubles world champion and two-time Grand Slam winner Rohan Bopanna on Monday, recognizing his incredible career.
“Thank you for honoring me today, Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA). After the felicitation ceremony, Bopanna remarked, “There were many challenges along this long journey, but I never looked at them negatively and knew that my opportunity would come.”

“Without the amazing support from my parents and sister, I couldn’t be here today. The most important thing is to be patient with the process and avoid switching instructors and academies too quickly.

“I am thankful to everyone for their contribution to this journey, and I give a lot of gratitude to everyone who has assisted since my younger days. I send my warmest regards to all competitors at the Bengaluru Open.”

Along with the KSLTA officials, Rohan Bopanna was congratulated on his accomplishments by para-athlete KY Venkatesh, former heptathlete and Asian Games bronze medallist Pramila Aiyappa, former tennis player and 1998 Asian Games bronze medallist Srinath Prahlad, and 2014 men’s doubles Wimbledon champion Vasek Pospisil.

Bopanna, who was born in Bengaluru, has a special bond with the KSLTA, where he not only played tennis as a child but was also named vice president of the state organization in 2020.

The 43-year-old made history by reaching the number one spot for the first time in his career while the route to his motivational title-winning performance in Melbourne. Only Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupati, and Sania Mirza had achieved the top spot in the rankings prior to the Coorgi.

Bopanna will represent India in the Olympics in Paris in addition to having won 25 doubles titles on the Tour during his illustrious career.