New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- Indian tennis icon Rohan Bopanna, a veteran of three Olympic Games, has announced his retirement, bringing an end to a two-decade-long career. In an emotional statement shared on Instagram, Bopanna said, "A goodbye... but not the end." Reflecting on his journey, he wrote, "After 20 unforgettable years on tour, it's time. I'm officially hanging up my racquet."

The 44-year-old, who began his tennis journey in Coorg, India, recalled his humble beginnings - "chopping blocks of wood to strengthen my serve, jogging through coffee estates to build stamina and chasing dreams on cracked courts to standing under the lights of the biggest arenas in the world - it all feels surreal."

Bopanna, known for his powerful serve and do...