India's Rohan Bopanna Advances to Quarters in ATP Tennis Doubles

India, 21 December 2025 — Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna, along with his Dutch partner Matwe Middelkoop, has advanced to the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 event in Pune, India. The duo secured a straight-set victory against the pair of Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul in the second round match held on Tuesday. The match ended with a scoreline of 6-4, 7-6 in favor of Bopanna and Middelkoop.

The pair, who have been showing promising performances on the ATP circuit, managed to break their opponents’ serve at crucial points, which helped them cruise through the first set. The second set saw a more competitive edge but ended in a tie-break where Bopanna and Middelkoop held their nerves to secure the win.

This progression to the quarterfinals marks an important milestone for Bopanna, who has been actively competing in both singles and doubles tournaments globally. His partnership with Middelkoop has been particularly successful this season, as they aim to capture their first title together.

The ongoing tournament in Pune is gaining attention as it features several top-ranked players, providing a platform for Indian players to showcase their skills at an international level. The event continues as Bopanna and Middelkoop prepare to face their next opponents, yet to be determined, in the quarterfinals.