Bengaluru, Jan. 10 -- Former India doubles star Rohan Bopanna was a prominent figure off the court at the Bengaluru Open on Saturday, as he reunited with young tour player Benjamin Kittay, whom he has mentored since his early days in professional tennis.
Bopanna's presence highlighted his continued influence in nurturing the next generation of doubles talent.
Bopanna, a former Grand Slam finalist and one of India's most accomplished doubles players, has guided Kittay through crucial stages of his development, providing advice on strategy, court awareness, and handling high-pressure moments.
Kittay recalled that he first met Bopanna when he was just eight at the U.S. Open and that they have stayed in touch and practiced together over the ...