I have been following Indian tennis since long. Rohan Bopanna is a big time choker. His powerful serves and volley game was really amazing in singles but he lacks the temperament. I have seen him lose matches which were easily his. Yesterday in the tiebreaker as well, he choked under pressure making too many unforced errors.
With the Bryan bros withdrawing and being the only seeded team left in the last 4, I had high hopes from Mirza/Bopanna. Still 2 USA teams in finals now and that too without their best doubles players.
Even if they win a bronze, this is hugely disappointing to throw away a sure silver and a potential gold medal.
Rajeev Ram (partner of Venus Williams) was of much lower pedigree in Tennis then Sania/Bopanna and I thought we will target him. Actually Ram used to partner with Bopanna in some ATP tournaments few years back. I used to think that he is USA Green Card holder NRI but Indian citizen. Really surprised to see him partner Venus Williams and winning Olympic medal for USA.
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Spot On! China outmatches Indian media in explaining why India cannot win medals
With the Bryan bros withdrawing and being the only seeded team left in the last 4, I had high hopes from Mirza/Bopanna. Still 2 USA teams in finals now and that too without their best doubles players.
Even if they win a bronze, this is hugely disappointing to throw away a sure silver and a potential gold medal.
http://www.india.com/sports/rio-olympics-2016-spot-on-china-outmatches-indian-media-in-explaining-why-india-cannot-win-medals-1405498/