India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden will play their last tournament together, as both players gear up for their final group stage match at the ATP Finals 2024 this evening. Seeded sixth in the Men’s Doubles, they will face Germany’s Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz, who currently lead the group. The match is scheduled to start at 4 PM IST on Friday, 15th November.
The Goated duo in Tennis
Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden reached remarkable heights in men’s doubles, achieving the World No. 1 ranking through their exceptional teamwork. Their biggest achievement came with winning the Australian Open in 2024. Beyond this Grand Slam win, they also claimed victories at the Indian Wells Masters in 2023 and Miami Open in 2024.
Moreover, their semifinal runs at Wimbledon in 2023 and Roland Garros in 2024 further sent them among the elite, marking a successful and memorable partnership in tennis.
Early exit from semifinal race
Bopanna and Ebden’s journey in the ATP Finals hasn’t gone as hoped, as they faced defeats in their first two matches. In their opening game, they lost to Italy’s Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori with a score of 2-6, 3-6. Their second match against the top-seeded pair, Marcelo Arévalo (El Salvador) and Mate Pavić (Croatia), also ended in defeat, with a scoreline of 5-7, 3-6, eliminating their chances of reaching the semifinals.
Sinner and Fritz advance in Men’s Singles
In Men’s Singles, Jannik Sinner topped the Ilie Nastase Group, with Taylor Fritz finishing in second place. Both players have advanced to the semifinals, which are set to take place tomorrow.
About the ATP Finals
The ATP Finals is the season-ending tournament on the ATP Tour, featuring the top eight singles players and top eight doubles teams based on their season performance. Each player or team competes within their group in a round-robin format, and the top two from each group advance to the semifinals.
Where to Watch Bopanna and Ebden’s last match
Indian tennis fans can enjoy the live telecast of the ATP Finals 2024 matches on Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD channels. OTT consumers can tune in to Sony LIV.
