Rohan Bopanna, a seasoned Indian tennis star, and his Indonesian doubles partner Aldila Sutjiadi have secured their spot in the semifinals of the US Open 2024 mixed doubles competition. The eighth-seeded duo battled through a hard-fought quarterfinal match against the fourth-seeded pair of Matthew Ebden from Australia and Barbora Krejcikova from the Czech Republic.
The match, which unfolded over one hour and 33 minutes on Monday night, saw Bopanna and Sutjiadi emerge victorious with a score of 7-6(4), 2-6, 10-7. Their resilience was evident as they overcame a second-set loss to claim a dominant victory in the tiebreaker of the deciding third set.
This victory marks a continued successful run for Bopanna and Sutjiadi in the tournament. They previously defeated the Australian-Czech pairing of John Pears and Katerina Siniakova in a thrilling second-round encounter, winning 0-6 7-6(5) 10-7.
Looking ahead, Bopanna and Sutjiadi will face off against another American duo, Donald Young and Taylor Townsend, in the semifinals.
It’s worth noting that Bopanna also competed in the men’s doubles competition, but he and his partner Ebden (seeded second) were eliminated in the third round. They lost to the 16th-seeded Argentine combination of Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni with a score of 1-6, 5-7.
Bopanna, at 44 years old, continues to be a force in the tennis world, showcasing his remarkable skills and experience. His partnership with Sutjiadi is proving to be a formidable combination, and their performance at the US Open is a testament to their talent and dedication.
