Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden Survive Scare to Enter Second Round at Wimbledon
Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his men’s doubles partner, Matthew Ebden from Australia, had a thrilling victory over the Argentine team of Guillermo Duran and Tomas Etcheverry, securing their place in the second round of Wimbledon. In a match that lasted two hours and 12 minutes, the sixth-seeded Indo-Australian pair defeated their spirited opponents with a score of 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (10-8).
Bopanna, aged 43, and Ebden, aged 35, who had previously clinched two doubles titles on the ATP Tour earlier this year, will now face the unseeded British duo of Jacob Fearnley and Johannus Monday on Sunday. The duo is optimistic about their chances of progressing further in the tournament, as they have been in impressive form lately.
During the first set, Bopanna and Ebden dominated their opponents, displaying exceptional teamwork and powerful shots. However, Duran and Etcheverry fought back in the second set, showcasing their resilience and putting Bopanna and Ebden under immense pressure. The second set ended in a tiebreak, with the Argentine team winning by a narrow margin.
The third set was a nail-biter, with both teams delivering excellent performances. Bopanna and Ebden showed their mental toughness by staying calm under pressure and eventually winning the tiebreak after a thrilling battle. The victory reflects their determination and strong partnership on the court.
Bopanna and Ebden have had a successful year so far, claiming two doubles titles on the ATP Tour. They emerged victorious at the Qatar Open in February and made history in March when Bopanna became the oldest player to win an ATP Masters Series tournament at Indian Wells in the United States. Bopanna surpassed the previous record set by Canada’s Daniel Nestor in 2015.
In the mixed doubles category, Bopanna will team up with Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski, with whom he previously won the French Open crown in 2017. The sixth-seeded pair will kickstart their campaign against the unseeded duo of Croatia’s Ivan Dodig and Latisha Chan from Chinese Taipei.
Aside from Bopanna and Ebden’s match, several other Indian players will be in action on Saturday. Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni are set to face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina from Spain and Adrian Mannarino from France. Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and N Sriram Balaji will take on second seeds Austin Krajicek from the USA and Ivan Dodig in the opening round.
These Indian tennis players have worked hard and trained rigorously to showcase their skills on the prestigious grass courts of Wimbledon. Fans across the globe are eagerly following their progress and hoping for outstanding performances in the tournament.
In conclusion, Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden’s hard-fought victory in the first round of Wimbledon is a testament to their exceptional teamwork and determination. The duo has undeniably displayed their potential to go far in the tournament, and fans are eagerly awaiting their upcoming matches.
