Rohan Bopanna bowed out in the first round of the US Open men’s doubles (Image credit: X)
Meanwhile, in another first round men’s doubles match, 14th seeds Yuki Bhambri and Kiwi Michael Venus put out Americans Learner Tien and Marcos Giron 6-0, 6-3 in 61-minutes. Catch Lovlina Borgohain’s inspiring story on Game On, Episode 5. We need a domestic circuit where players are earning enough money so that they’re not always looking for sponsorships.
I’m still thinking it through,” Bopanna told TOI at Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre. The biggest motivation to continue is to play the big events — Grand Slams and the Masters,” he said. That is what I want to do and I feel we need a change,” he said. “We have some good juniors now,” Bopanna said. “The domestic circuit in India needs to grow,” Bopanna said.
“That I will play on the Tour next year is not definite for sure. “At the end of the day, it’s been a long, long ride. It’s a possibility that I might just call it a day. “If I play it’ll be a full commitment and that’s a lot. “If I do not continue on the Tour, I could use my expertise to make a difference in Indian tennis. “It’s time to build. If that has to be done somebody needs to be there and at it every day”. “We need to bring in tournaments where there will be significant prize-money which players can use to travel abroad to tournaments. Watch Here