Rohan Bopanna's Special Gift For PM Modi After Australian Open 2024 Triumph- IN PICS

Indian tennis legend Rohan Bopanna etched history at the recently concluded Australian Open 2024. He clinching the men's doubles title at the season's opening Grand Slam with Australian partner Matthew Ebden at the Rod Laver Arena. (Image Credit: X/@rohanbopanna)

Bopanna not only became the oldest man to win a Grand Slam title in the Open Era at 43 but also became the oldest man to reach the number 1 ranking in men's doubles. (Image Credit: X/@rohanbopanna)

Bopanna got the opportunity to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the historic triumph in Melbourne. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to share photos of his meeting while revealing the special gift he gave to the PM Modi. (Image Credit: X/@rohanbopanna)

I had the privilege to meet our honourable Prime Minister Modi ji today. This acknowledgement is very humbling & it was my honour to present the very racket that led me to become World no. 1 and the AO grand slam champion. Your grace has left me inspired & encouraged.”(Image Credit: X/@rohanbopanna)

This was the Indian tennis ace's first Grand Slam men's doubles triumph after 60 attempts, a record in itself. (Image Credit: X/@rohanbopanna)

Previously, Bopanna has won a Grand Slam but that came in the mixed doubles category along with Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski in the mixed doubles category. (Image Credit: X/@rohanbopanna)