Cincinnati, OH, USA – Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner, Matt Ebden, saw their run at the ATP Cincinnati Masters come to an end in a heart-wrenching second-round defeat. The duo, seeded fourth in the tournament, fell to the Chilean-French pair of Nicolas Jarry and Arthur Fils by a score of 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 10-8 in the Match Tiebreak.
Bopanna and Ebden, who are currently ranked fourth in the ATP Live Doubles To Turin standings, appeared to be cruising towards victory after taking an early lead in the deciding Match Tiebreak. At 8-6, the Indian-Australian pair had a golden opportunity to close out the match. However, Fils and Jarry displayed remarkable resilience, reeling off four consecutive points to snatch the win and advance to the third round.
Despite the disappointing loss, Bopanna and Ebden’s performance in Cincinnati was a testament to their enduring skills and competitive spirit. The veteran duo has enjoyed a successful season on the ATP Tour, and their participation in the ATP Masters 1000 event showcased their ability to compete at the highest level.
As the Cincinnati Masters continues, Bopanna and Ebden will now turn their attention to their upcoming tournaments and strive to bounce back from this setback.
