India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden (Bopanna-Ebdeen) made a notable appearance in the Monte Carlo Masters. The duo, known for their synergy on the court, faced a challenging journey in the tournament, ultimately bowing out in the round of 16.
Bopanna-Ebdeen lose to former World No.1
Bopanna and Ebden faced off against Mate Pavic of Croatia and Marcelo Arévalo of El Salvador in a closely contested match. The Indo-Australian pair, despite their best efforts, found themselves struggling to find their rhythm early on, falling behind quickly in the first set. They lost the match with a score of 3-6, 6-7 (6-8).
Bopanna and Ebden showed signs of resurgence in the second set, but their opponents displayed exceptional skill to win the tie-breaker, ensuring the Indo-Australian duo’s elimination from the competition.
This match was part of a highly anticipated clash between the current World No. 1 pair Bopanna and Ebden and the former World No. 1 pair Pavic and Arévalo. With high expectations for the year, the Indian-Australian duo hoped to maintain their dominance, but they faced a formidable challenge from their experienced opponents.
ATP 1000 Monte-Carlo Masters : Tough loss for top seed Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden
[R16](1)Bopanna🇮🇳/Ebden🇦🇺 l. Pavic🇭🇷/Arevalo🇸🇻 : 3-6 6-7(6) pic.twitter.com/XbhzAkgKhi
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Despite the setback, Bopanna and Ebden have been putting on impressive performances on the court. Bopanna, the oldest No. 1 ranked doubles player in history, continues to impress spectators with his exceptional skill and experience even at the age of 44. His partnership with Ebden has been a standout feature of the season, with their camaraderie and chemistry reflected in their play.
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