Tennis
WATCH: Tennis star duo Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale win gold in mixed doubles in Asian Games 2023
The Indian tennis duo Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale grabbed the gold medal in mixed doubles during the Asian Games 2023, which took place in Hangzhou, China. The talented Indian pair upset Taiwanese pair Tsung-hao Huang and En-shuo Liang with scores of 2-6, 6-3, and 10-4 in the final game to grab the top spot in tennis on September 30.
Meanwhile, following the win, India’s tennis star Rohan Bopanna has opened up about the tactic and pragmatic approach he used during the play. The great player revealed his plans once they lost the first set to get victories in the second and third sets. In addition, the 43-year-old legend admitted that his experience helped him win the game and made a difference for him on a personal note.
“Today after we lost the first set I said, ‘Let’s change sides to return’. We need something to change the match. They were playing really well and I think if I was someone playing my first or second Asian Games I wouldn’t have even thought of that. But after playing for years on the tour I’m able to adapt, which you need to find ways to win these matches, and I think that’s what really made the difference,” Rohan Bopanna said following the win.
For me to play in front of such a big crowd, it was the first time: Rutuja Bhosale
However, Rutuja Bhosale admitted that she was scared of playing in front of such a big crowd. The great tennis star reveals that she was very scared, but her positive intent and determination helped her win the gold medal. Notably, the 27-year-old hasn’t experienced such a big platform in her life, and the victory with Rohan will instil confidence in her.
“For me to play and stand in front of such a big crowd, it was the first time I’d experienced that. I clearly had some nerves throughout the match, but not on the last point. I was just thinking. Give me my best serve right here,” Rutuja Bhosale said following the win.
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9th Gold for India in Asian Games….!!!! 🇮🇳
42-year-old Rohan Bopanna & Rutuja Bhosale won Gold in mixed doubles tennis. 🥇
Rohan Bopanna is an ultimate legend in Indian sports.pic.twitter.com/QD4vad4Obf
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 30, 2023
