Bopanna and Ebden Secure Spot in Miami Open Men’s Doubles Final

Miami Open Men’s Doubles Final: Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden showcased a dominant performance, securing their place in the men’s doubles final of the Miami Open. The duo clinched a straight-set victory over Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos in the semifinals, underscoring their formidable partnership.

The match saw Bopanna and Ebden, who previously triumphed at the Australian Open, maintain their composure throughout, overpowering their Spanish-Argentinian opponents with a commanding 6-1, 6-4 win on Thursday night.

Bopanna, who temporarily slipped to the second spot in the doubles rankings following recent setbacks, including a quarterfinal loss at the Dubai Championships and an early exit at the Indian Wells Masters, is poised to reclaim the top spot with this significant semifinal victory.

Following their Australian Open success, Bopanna, aged 44, made history by ascending to the world No. 1 ranking in the ATP doubles rankings, becoming the oldest player to achieve this milestone.

In the upcoming final, Bopanna and Ebden will face formidable opponents in Ivan Dodig of Croatia and American Austin Krajicek, who secured their berth in the final by defeating the German duo of Kevin Krawietz and Tim Putz in a closely contested semifinal encounter.

This final marks Bopanna’s 14th ATP Masters 1000 final appearance and his first in Miami, adding to his impressive tally of 63 ATP Tour-level finals. With 25 doubles titles under his belt, Bopanna’s experience and skill make him a formidable contender in the doubles circuit.

Furthermore, this final appearance signifies the fifth time that the Bopanna and Ebden partnership has advanced to an ATP Masters 1000 final, highlighting their synergy and competitive edge on the court.

Bopanna’s achievement in reaching the final of all nine ATP Masters events further solidifies his status as one of India’s tennis legends, following in the footsteps of compatriot Leander Paes.

As Bopanna and Ebden gear up to compete for the Miami Open men’s doubles title, tennis enthusiasts eagerly anticipate witnessing their prowess on the court and the culmination of their remarkable journey in the tournament.