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Rohan Bopanna Age, Height, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Indian tennis legend Rohan Bopanna, doubles specialist and current world No. 1, boasts a Grand Slam title, 24 ATP doubles wins, and an enduring legacy fueled by partnerships like the IndoPak Express. At 43, he rewrites records, recently becoming the oldest Masters 1000 and Grand Slam men’s doubles finalist.

Rohan Bopanna Biography

Real NameRohan Bopanna
NicknameNot Known
ProfessionIndian professional tennis player
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 185 cm
in meters- 1.85 m
in feet- 6′ 1″
Weight (approx.)in Kilograms- 87 kg (in 2015)
in Pounds- 192 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)– Chest: 40 Inches
– Waist: 34 Inches
– Biceps: 13 Inches
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlack
International DebutTurned pro in 2003
Coach/MentorNot Known
Nature on fieldCool
Favourite ShotForehand
Achievements (main ones)• 14 doubles career titles.
• Winner of 2 ATP doubles title (2008 & 2010).
• Runner-up in doubles at the 2010 US Open.
• In 2013, ranked 3 in the ATP doubles rankings.
• He lifted maiden Grand Slam Title by winning the 2017 French Open Mixed Doubles.
• He, along with Divij Sharan, won Men’s doubles at the 2018 Asian Games
Career Turning PointIn 2007, when he reached his career high ranking of 213.
Date of Birth4 March 1980
Age (as in 2018)38 Years
Birth PlaceCoorg, Karnataka
Zodiac sign/Sun signPisces
NationalityIndian
HometownCoorg (now Kodagu), Karnataka
SchoolNot Known
CollegeJain University, Bangalore
Educational QualificationsNot Known
FamilyFather– M. G. Bopanna (coffee-planter)
Mother– Malika Bopanna (homemaker)

Brother– N/A
Sister– Rashmi (elder sister)
ReligionHinduism
EthnicityIndian
HobbiesMusic, Traveling, Playing Golf
ControversiesNot Known
Favourite Things
Favourite Tennis playerStefan Edberg, Roger Federer
Favourite BookAndre Agassi’s autobiography, ‘Open’
Favourite FilmSholay
Favourite ActorNot known
Favourite ActressNot known
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
WifeSupriya Annaiah (married 2012)
ChildrenSon– 1
Daughter– Not Known
Net Worth$3.2 Million

Rohan Bopanna carved his niche in doubles, rising from a late start at 11 to world No. 1 in 2024. He boasts a Grand Slam mixed doubles title, 24 ATP wins, and record-breaking age-defying finals appearances. He formed the iconic IndoPak Express duo, shone in Davis Cup and Olympics, and continues to rewrite age barriers, becoming the oldest finalist in Masters 1000 and Grand Slam men’s doubles at 43. RohanBopanna’s career is a testament to dedication, longevity, and rewriting the rules of age in doubles tennis.

Education

Rohan Bopanna balanced his tennis ascent with education, completing his studies at Sri BhagawanMahaveer Jain College, Bangalore, under the umbrella of Jain University. While specific details about his field of study aren’t readily available, his commitment to academics showcases his well-rounded approach to life.

Family and Affairs

RohanBopanna’s pillar of support lies in his family. His parents, M.G. Bopanna (coffee planter) and MalikaBopanna, have been ardent cheerleaders throughout his career, residing in the scenic Kodagu district of Karnataka. He has an elder sister in Mumbai. In 2012, Rohan tied the knot with SupriyaAnnaiah, a psychologist and media personality. They welcomed their daughter, Tridha, in 2016, completing their beautiful family.

Appearance

At 6 feet 1 inch, Rohan Bopanna cuts an athletic figure on the court, his toned physique testament to years of rigorous training. His dark, wavy hair and warm brown eyes are often obscured by a headband and visor, but when they peek through, they exude a quiet determination. A broad smile flashes after winning points, revealing a hint of dimples, while on the baseline, his focus is laser-sharp, brows furrowed in concentration. RohanBopanna’s powerful strokes are fueled by strong legs and a well-developed core, making him a formidable opponent at the net.

Achievements

Rohan Bopanna’s trophy cabinet overflows with doubles glory!  He reigns as world No. 1 (Jan 2024), his crown glittering alongside a Grand Slam mixed doubles title (French Open 2017) and 24 ATP wins. He’s a record-breaker, defying age with the oldest Masters 1000 and Grand Slam men’s doubles finals appearances at 43. The iconic IndoPak Express duo with Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi stormed the US Open (runner-up 2010), and Rohan Bopanna reached further mixed doubles finals at the Australian Open (2018, 2023) and the US Open (2023). He’s a Davis Cup stalwart and Olympian, etched in Indian tennis history.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Rohan Bopanna

  • Does Rohan Bopanna smoke?: Not Known
  • Does Rohan Bopanna drink alcohol?: Not Known
  • He started playing Tennis at the age of eleven as his father wanted him to make his career in an individual sport.
  • In his childhood, he enjoyed other games like Hockey & Football besides Tennis & by the time he turned nineteen years old, Tennis became his main sport.
  • His father’s profession is that of a coffee planter.
  • Bopanna considers Stefan Edberg as his idol.
  • He is considered as India’s one of the finest doubles players.
  • His partnership with Qureshi is nicknamed as Indo-Pak Express and the duo won 4 Challenger titles.
  • Bopanna is a member of the Indian Davis Cup since 2002.
  • On 25 September 2018, the Government of India conferred Rohan Bopanna with the Arjuna Award.
  • Bopanna participated in the 2023 US Open where he became the oldest Grand Slam men’s doubles finalist; Rohan Bopanna lost the match to American and British professional tennis players Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury respectively.

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