Rohan Bopanna Ends Davis Cup Career On A High, Wins With Yuki Bhambri In Final Tie
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About 50 of Rohan Bopanna's family and friends flew to Lucknow to watch him one last time in Davis Cup.
Rohan Bopanna brought the curtains down on his Davis Cup career with a comfortable straight set win with Yuki Bhambri, a victory that put India ahead 2-1 in the World Group II tie against Morocco, on Sunday. The 43-year-old Bopanna, coming out to play his 33rd and final tie, and Bhambri raced to a 6-2 6-1 win over Elliot Benchetrit and Younes Lalami Laaroussi in one hour and 11 minutes at the Mini Stadium. Sumit Nagal now need to win against Yassine Dlimi to close the tie in India's favour.
An emotional Bopanna rested his India-shirt on the court, marking the end of his Davis Cup career in which he played 33 ties, winning a total of 23 matches including 13 in doubles.
Watched by his family and friends, Bopanna acknowledged their and fans' appreciation and blew kisses towards the stands.
About 50 of Bopanna's family and friends flew to Lucknow to watch him one last time in Davis Cup.
They were wearing T-shirts that had a tri-colour-waving Bopanna picture printed.