Australian Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna reveals secret of reaching finals, says 'it'll be a dream come true if we win'

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men's doubles semi-final was a nervy match but Bopanna and his Australian men's doubles partner Matthew Ebden capped their brilliant run in the tournament with a win on Thursday. Speaking on Sony Sports Network's studio show Extraaa Serve following the triumph, Bopanna was on cloud nine as he expressed his true emotions. "Extremely happy to be playing tennis, especially playing it pain-free.

Playing as the World No.1. I was playing freely and completely enjoying myself out on the court. Overall, I am enjoying myself being where I am today and playing one of my best tennis in couple of decades," Sony Sports quoted an exuberant Bopanna as saying.

When probed by Sania Mirza on his mindset during the topsy-turvy semi-final match, the 43-year-old said, "It was a match which we thought we had in control. Scott (Davidoff) has always told me, especially this week, to be confident no matter what the situation. It was just one of the small advises that he gives and this one stayed with me.

I wanted to be positive and play tennis in my usual aggressive style and I think that made the difference today." The tournament so far has been extremely remarkable for Bopanna as earlier last week, he surpassed 500 wins in professional tennis. Further on Wednesday, he became the oldest World No. 1 in ATP men's doubles history.

This is the first time he reached the top of the rankings and has now also made it to his maiden Australian Open final. Bopanna, however, has had little time to recover between matches as he went on to speak about how he is managing to come through despite the tight schedule. "It was extremely difficult.