Rohan Bopanna is set to partner with Sriram Balaji in the men’s doubles tennis event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The All India Tennis Association (AITA) confirmed this partnership and highlighted Bopanna’s qualification as a top-10 doubles player with a world ranking of No. 4.
The AITA Secretary General, Anil Dhupar, announced the selection of Bopanna and Balaji for the Paris Olympics doubles event. Coach M Balachandran and physio Rebecca Van Orshagen will accompany the Indian pair to provide support.
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Bopanna, currently ranked No 4 in the ATP doubles charts, chose Balaji based on his recent performance at the French Open. Despite speculation, Bopanna maintained silence until the AITA officially ratified his decision.
With Bopanna’s experience and Balaji’s recent form, the Indian tennis team aims for a strong performance at the Paris Olympics. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will ensure necessary support for the tennis contingent.
What are the expectations from Rohan Bopanna and Sriram Balaji at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
India’s tennis hopes rest on Bopanna and Balaji’s partnership to exceed past Olympic achievements, and to surpass Leander Paes’s individual bronze medal from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
With preparations underway, Bopanna and Balaji are focused on delivering a notable performance in Paris, representing India on the global stage of tennis.
