India, Nov. 1 -- Rohan Bopanna, a long-time stalwart of Indian tennis, announced his retirement from professional sport on Saturday, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career that spanned over two decades. It is worth mentioning that Bopanna's last appearance came during the Paris Masters 1000, where he teamed up with Alexander Bublik. The duo ultimately lost the Round of 32 match, falling 5-7, 6-2, 10-8 to John Peers and James Tracy.

Bopanna took to his social media account to confirm his decision to retire from professional sport. In his statement, he wrote, "How do you bid farewell to something that gave your life its meaning? After 20 unforgettable years on tour, it's time I'm officially hanging up my racquet."

"From chopping...