Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden, the reigning Australian Open men’s doubles champions, have announced their split after two successful years as a team. The duo, who first joined forces in January 2023, ended their partnership with a victory over Germany’s Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in their final group match of the ATP Finals 2024.
During their partnership, Bopanna and Ebden achieved remarkable success, capturing three major titles: the Australian Open grand slam in 2023, the ATP Masters 1000 titles at Indian Wells 2023, and the Miami Open 2024. They also triumphed at the Qatar Open in 2023 and reached the final of the US Open in the same year. Their impressive performances propelled them to the top of the doubles rankings following their Australian Open triumph.
Reflecting on their partnership, Ebden expressed gratitude for their accomplishments. “To finish on a win and at least get one win here at the ATP Finals, I think was fitting or deserving maybe. It was really nice to share one more big moment,” he said.
Ebden revealed that the duo had initially planned to part ways last year but decided to continue their partnership for the 2024 season. He praised Bopanna’s dedication and commitment, particularly at the age of 44.
Bopanna, for his part, will reunite with his former Croatian partner, Ivan Dodig, for the 2025 tennis season. Dodig, who is 39 years old, has also enjoyed a successful doubles career, winning multiple grand slam titles.
The split between Bopanna and Ebden marks the end of a successful partnership that brought them numerous accolades and memorable moments. Both players have expressed their gratitude for their time together and wish each other well in their future endeavors.
