India's Rohan Bopanna Advances in Maharashtra Open Doubles

India, 30 December 2025 — Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna, along with his partner Matthew Ebden from Australia, advanced to the semi-finals of the Maharashtra Open 2025 in Pune. The duo secured their spot following a straight-sets victory against the pairing of Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek on Thursday. The match, held at the Balewadi Stadium, saw Bopanna and Ebden display strong coordination and tactical prowess.

The first set was closely contested, but Bopanna and Ebden managed to clinch it 7-5, leveraging their experience to break their opponents' serve at a crucial point. The second set was more straightforward, as they maintained their momentum to win 6-3.

The Maharashtra Open is an important tournament on the ATP calendar and serves as a significant platform for players to prepare for the upcoming Australian Open. Bopanna's performance is especially noteworthy as he continues to compete at a high level despite being one of the oldest players on the tour.

The semi-final match is scheduled for Saturday, where Bopanna and Ebden will face the winners of the quarter-final clash between the pairs of Jamie Murray/Bruno Soares and Tim Pütz/Michael Venus. The tournament continues to attract significant attention, with fans eager to see how Bopanna's campaign unfolds.

Bopanna's progress in the tournament underscores his enduring presence in the sport and highlights India's ongoing contributions to international tennis.