Wimbledon 2024: Why was Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden's second-round men's doubles match postponed?
The mixed doubles second-round clash at Wimbledon 2024, featuring India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden, was suspended due to relentless rain in London, England. The duo were scheduled to face Hendrick Jebens and Constantin Frantzen on July 5, 2024, at the prestigious Grand Slam event.
The match was highly anticipated by tennis enthusiasts worldwide. However, for safety reasons, the tournament officials took the decision to postpone the match, leaving both players and fans unfulfilled. Among Indian participants, apart from Bopanna, Yuki Bhambri also advanced to the second round with his partner Albano Olivetti.
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How did Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden qualify for the second round of Wimbledon 2024?
Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden progressed to the second round of the Wimbledon men’s doubles event with a commanding win over their Dutch opponents Robin Haas and Sander Arends. The Indo-Australian duo delivered an outstanding performance, overpowering Haas and Arends 7-5, 6-4 in a rain-marred clash on July 3. Despite the adverse weather conditions, the duo demonstrated resilience and progressed to the next round with just over an hour and 11 minutes of play.
The first set started with both pairs matching each other point for point, remaining tied at 5-5 until Bopanna and Ebden took the lead. In the following set, neither pair gained an advantage until the Indo-Australian duo broke their Dutch opponents again to pull ahead. Despite a tense final game, the Bopanna-Ebden pair maintained their composure, ultimately securing victory.
Bopanna and Ebden, the second seeds in the tournament and reigning Australian Open champions, entered 2024 Wimbledon with high hopes. The win over their Dutch counterparts highlighted their impressive teamwork and ability to perform under any circumstances. The duo, who had previously reached the Wimbledon semifinals, were confident about advancing in the ongoing event. Regrettably, their hopes were delayed when their second round game was postponed.