Rohan Bopanna has become the oldest world no.1 ever after reaching the Australian Open semifinals alongside doubles partner Matthew Ebden. Bopanna and Ebden beat Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 6-4, 7-5 to reach the summit of the men’s doubles world rankings. The Indian tennis star credited his physiotherapist and Iyengar yoga for his longevity and hopes his exploits can inspire others around the world. I told her specifically what I needed, because I have no cartilage in my knees. Yoga in a way not only strengthened my legs, my body, but also, I think made me calmer on the tennis court. It kind of really helped me focus a lot better. I don’t feel rushed on the tennis court, Rohan Bopanna. Bopanna also became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion when, alongside Ebden, he won the Indian Wells doubles title in March 2023. The 43-year-old will be listed as the world’s number one as although he and Ebden are tied on points, the latter has played in more tournaments. Bopanna beats the record previously held by the esteemed doubles star Mike Bryan, who became world number one aged 41 years and 76 days.