What does it take to build a successful career in professional tennis? What are the economics involved and the tough choices to make? Does the existing Indian tennis system support career growth and development? Why do we have so many singles players turning to doubles? Where does the Indian women’s game stand? How could things improve?
These are important questions that are ripe for public debate. To help answer them, we have someone who has seen it all – Rohan Bopanna, recently crowned Australian Open Men’s doubles champion and one of India’s most successful tennis players, with two Grand Slams and multiple ATP wins to his credit. His career has faced many obstacles and his resilience and self-belief characterise a unique trajectory that has seen him peak at age 43.
The man once known for his big serve has grown into the successful elder statesman of Indian tennis, ploughing a lone furrow on the ATP Tour while nurturing the next generations of players along the way.
In collaboration with: GoSports Foundation