How much prize money did Rohan Bopanna get after quarter-final exit at the Vienna Open 2024?
Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna, paired with Australian Matthew Ebden, put up a strong performance at the Vienna Open 2024 before an eventual exit in the quarterfinals on Thursday (October 24). This prestigious ATP 500 event, held at the Glaubandich Court, draws some of the top talents in the circuit, with Bopanna and Ebden proving their mettle by advancing to the final eight.
Their journey featured a thrilling comeback in the Round of 16, where they overcame the duo of Dutch player Robin Haase and German star Alexander Zverev with a score of 2-6, 7-5, 10-5, securing their place in the quarterfinals.
The Vienna Open, with a total prize pool of €2,470,310, allocates impressive earnings across its doubles rounds, rewarding players for their competitive spirit and success. For Rohan Bopanna and Ebden, reaching the quarterfinals garnered them €20,470 (approximately $22,267 or £17,135). This sum is also increased by 2.5% from the previous edition.
Along with a prize money of €20,470, the duo also gained important 90 ATP tour points.
Rohan Bopanna’s performance at the Vienna Open 2024
Rohan Bopanna and Ebden’s campaign at the Vienna Open 2024 began with a challenging match against Haase and Zverev, where they made a spectacular comeback after dropping the opening set.
They showed resilience, taking the second set and ultimately winning in a tight third-set tie-break. They maintained a solid 69% win rate on their first serve, narrowly edging Haase and Zverev’s 68%, and amassed a total of 64 points against their opponents’ 59, securing a well-earned spot in the quarterfinals.
In the quarterfinal match against the formidable duo of Neal Skupski from the United Kingdom and New Zealand’s Michael Venus, Bopanna and Ebden’s streak came to an end with a narrow 6-7(7), 6-4, 10-8 defeat.
The stats reflect the close contest, with Bopanna and Ebden hitting seven aces to Skupski and Venus' eight and saving several break points. Despite winning 89% of their first-serve points compared to 80% for Skupski and Venus, they ultimately couldn’t secure a victory.
Nonetheless, Rohan Bopanna’s quarterfinal appearance earned him substantial prize money and valuable points, marking another strong showing on the international circuit.