India, Nov. 1 -- The Indian cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar's tribute to Rohan Bopanna following the tennis star's retirement announcement encapsulated a career defined by perseverance and longevity. "Rohan, I've always believed that sport reveals character. Yours showed in every serve, every smile, every comeback. You proved that belief can outlast time. Wishing you many more winning moments off the court too," Tendulkar wrote on his X handle, shortly after Bopanna confirmed his retirement from professional tennis.

The message resonated deeply within India's sporting community, highlighting Bopanna's journey as one marked not merely by achievements but by sustained excellence against conventional timelines.

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