Bopanna and Ebden win doubles title

India’s Rohan Bopanna and Australia’s Matthew Ebden clinched the Miami Open men’s doubles title after defeating Croatia’s Ivan Dodig and American Austin Krajicek, 6-7(3), 6-3, 10-6 on Saturday. This is the pair’s second title in 2024, after winning their first grand slam together at the Australian Open in January. They teamed up at the start of last year when they won Doha and Indian Wells.
“It’s been magical, especially to win here, in the Magic City. It’s been beautiful. I have to thank Matthew, who has been such a great partner for what he does on the court, with the communication, with the way we handle pressure situations,” commented Bopanna.
At 44 years old, Bopanna is now 26-37 in tour-level doubles finals, winning his 6th ATP Masters 1000 title (6-8).
Ebden is 36 years old and 11-12 in tour-level doubles finals. Besides the two titles with Bopanna, another important trophy he won was in 2022 at Wimbledon with Australian Max Purcell. “I think that is what everyone plays for, they want to be at the highest level and want to play at the top. When you win a tournament and you reach the top of the rankings, you’re the best in the world. It’s a beautiful moment and you know, those 20-30 years of hard work you have put into is the reason why I am enjoying it right now and I’m really happy. Without hard work. I don’t think anything for anyone in any field is possible.” added Bopanna.
Bopanna is the first Miami Open Indian champion since Leander Paes in 2012 (with Czech Radek Stepanek), while Ebden is the first Australian champion since Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge in 2000.