India, Nov. 1 -- Rohan Bopanna announced his retirement from professional tennis on Saturday (1 November), ending a legendary career spanning more than two decades. Bopanna was last in action at the Paris Masters 1000, where he teamed up with Alexander Bublik.

Taking to social media, Bopanna announced his retirement in an emotional statement.

A Goodbye... But Not The End

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. As I write this, my heart feels both heavy and grateful. Starting my journey from a small town of Coorg in India, chopping blocks of wood to strengthen my serve, jogging through coffee estates to build stamina and ...