Rohan Bopanna’s ‘act of sportsmanship’ in a crucial moment of the US Open men’s doubles final has Rajeev Ram and the entire social media APPLAUDING the Indian ace
Rohan Bopanna went down fighting in the finals of the 2023 US Open.
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Rohan Bopanna (Source: 2023 US Open)
Rohan Bopanna missed out on claiming an elusive Grand Slam Men’s Doubles title, as he was defeated in the finals of the 2023 US Open. Playing alongside Matthew Ebden, the duo went down fighting against Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in three sets on Friday. The Indo-Australian pair claimed the first set, however, the eventual champions came back from behind to win the title.
Despite facing a defeat, one particular moment in the finals has earned Rohan Bopanna a lot of praise. The Indian has been acknowledged for his sportsmanship during a crucial juncture in the match. In the final set, with the Indo-Australian pair a break down at 2-4, a ball touched Rohan Bopanna’s arm, which went unnoticed by the chair umpire.
The act went unnoticed by even his opponents, who were completely unaware of the situation until the veteran himself reported the incident. The Indian Doubles player has always played the sport with the highest integrity, and he did not hesitate to disclose the incident to the umpire, even if that meant conceding the point. Rajeev Ram praised the 43-year-old for his act in his post-match speech.
Rajeev Ram pays tribute to Rohan Bopanna’s act of sportsmanship
Fans on social media were quick to praise Rohan Bopanna for his act of honesty at such a crucial moment in the match. American Doubles player Rajeev Ram stated that he had never seen someone being so selfless, as no one had witnessed the ball touching his arms.
“I know for sure I’ve NEVER seen something like that, especially at that kind of moment. We would have had no idea,” said Ram.
Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, here’s what fans have to say:
Rohan Bopanna’s journey at the 2023 US Open was nothing short of spectacular. Although he failed to lay his hands on the title once again, the Indo-Australian pair played some high-quality tennis to reach the finals. The veteran has reached the finals of two Grand Slam events in 2023, as he finished as the runner-up in mixed doubles at the Australian Open earlier this year.
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