Rohan Bopanna's fairytale run at the US Open 2023 fell short of a perfect ending. The 43-year-old and Australia's Matthew Ebden went down 6-2, 3-6, 4-6 to third seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
This was the third straight US Open men's doubles title for Ram and Salisbury.
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Bopanna was bidding to become the oldest men's doubles Grand Slam champion. He was playing in the US Open summit clash 13 years after he made he his first and only final in New York.
On Friday, the Indo-Australian pair defeated Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hughes Herbert 7-6, 6-2 in the semi-finals.
In the process, Bopanna became the oldest man in the Open Era (after 1968) to make it to a Grand Slam final breaking the record previously held by Daniel Nestor.
While the Indian is aged 43 years and 6 months, Nestor was aged 43 years four months.
This is the best finish for Bopanna-Ebden in Grand Slams. The duo reached the semifinals at Wimbledon earlier this year.
How did Rohan Bopanna perform in mixed doubles?
Bopanna had teamed up with Indonesia's Aldila Sutjiadi in mixed doubles.
They bowed out of the event after losing to the American team of Ben Shelton and Taylor Townsend 2-6, 5-7 in the second round.
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What is the best US Open result for Rohan Bopanna?
Rohan Bopanna made his men's doubles debut at the US Open in 2008.
His best result remains the runners-up finish in 2010. Bopanna teamed up with Pakistan's Aisam Qureshi that year and the duo, going by the nickname 'Indo-Pak Express' quickly became the talk of New York town.
They went down in two tiebreak sets to American twins Mike and Bob Bryan in the final.
How have Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden performed this season?
Bopanna has struck an effective partnership with Australian doubles specialist Matthew Ebden.
The duo has won two titles this year, including Bopanna's maiden Indian Wells Masters championships. They also made the finals at the Madrid Masters and Rotterdam Open.
While Bopanna-Ebden faltered in the first round at the Australian Open and French Open, they have performed better in Grand Slams in the second half of the season.
They overcame some tricky opponents and close clashes Wimbledon's grass to make the final four.
What next for Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden?
The pair of Bopanna and Ebden will be up against the winner of Rajeev Ram, Joe Salisbury and Ivan Dodig, Austin Krajicek. The final is scheduled to be held on Friday, 8 September.
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How to watch US Open 2023 in India
Sony Pictures Network have the rights to broadcast US Open 2023 in India. Matches will be live on Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 5 on TV. Live streaming will be available on the Sony LIV app and website.
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| US Open 2023 | Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 2, Sony Ten 5 | Sony LIV app and website |