Aged 43,new world No.1 Bopanna is now the oldest man in the Open era to win a grand slam doubles title,lifting the trophy on his 61st appearance in a men’s doubles draw,which is the most attempts before a victory.
Bopanna,whose only previous slam win was in the mixed doubles at the French Open in 2017,was playing in his 17th Australian Open,with his 12th different partner.
It’s Wimbledon men’s doubles champion Ebden’s third major title,11 years since he won his first in the mixed doubles in Melbourne.
Two years ago,the 36-year-old Ebden landed the Wimbledon men’s doubles crown with Max Purcell after the local pair had earlier lost in the Australian Open final that year to Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis.
His win also makes up for his defeat in the US Open title decider last year alongside Bopanna.
It’s the third successive year an Australian has featured in a winning men’s duo,with Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler taking the title in 2023.