NEW DELHI: The Indo-Australian men's doubles pair of
Rohan Bopanna
and
Matthew Ebden
secured their place in the championship clash after a thrilling semi-final encounter at the
Australian Open
on Thursday.
The second-seeded team defeated the unseeded duo of
Tomas Machac
and
Zhizhen Zhang
6-3, 3-6, 7-6(10-7) in Melbourne.
This victory sets the stage for Bopanna, who is poised to become the oldest tennis player to achieve the World No.
1 ranking in men's doubles, to create more tennis history.
The 43-year-old Indian, alongside his Australian partner Ebden, showcased their resilience and skill throughout the encounter, overcoming a determined challenge from their opponents.
Bopanna and Ebden's path to the final has been marked by impressive performances, and their chemistry on the court has been a key factor in their success.
The duo will now eagerly await the outcome of the second semifinal, where the Italian pair of Andrea Vavassori & Simone Bolelli will face off against the German pair of Yannick Hanfmann & Dominik Koepfer.
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