Category: Interviews

Ahmedabad’s top two coaches join hands for the Altevol-Alexander Waske Tennis University initiative

February 20, 2019

Ahmedabad’s top two coaches, Mr. Shrimal Bhatt(Former Director, Shaishya Tennis Academy/STA) and Mr. Jignesh Raval(Former Tennis Director, Ahmedabad International Sports Academy/AISA), have synergised for the new Altevol-Alexander Waske Tennis University. This is the 3rd article in our 4 part series on the Altevol-Alexander Waske Tennis University, where we take inputs and pick the brains of … More Ahmedabad’s top two coaches join hands for the Altevol-Alexander Waske Tennis University initiative

Conversation with Varun Gunaseelan and Aakash Wagh : Prajnesh’s friends from Junior Tennis

February 20, 2019

To commit that many hours towards rehab, training and towards Tennis – Imagine he has been at it for 10 years or more on the Pro Tour and still couldn’t play one full season – to be still at it – speaks volumes of his desire, hard work and self-belief. – Varun … More Conversation with Varun Gunaseelan and Aakash Wagh : Prajnesh’s friends from Junior Tennis

Karti Chidambaram and Vivek Reddy – Conversation with two of India’s finest Tennis Administrators – Prajnesh series

February 20, 2019

Mr Karti Chidambaram and Mr Vivek Reddy – Two of India’s finest Tennis Administrators have seen Prajnesh Gunneswaran come up from close quarters! … More Karti Chidambaram and Vivek Reddy – Conversation with two of India’s finest Tennis Administrators – Prajnesh series

Indian kids focus a lot on Juniors but do not put the same rigor early to prepare for the Pro tour – Jonathan Stubbs, ITF Development Officer

February 17, 2019

As the first real coach of Prajnesh, Mr Jonathan also shares several anecdotes from the junior days to his views on the current success. … More Indian kids focus a lot on Juniors but do not put the same rigor early to prepare for the Pro tour – Jonathan Stubbs, ITF Development Officer

‘Beating a top class player like Denis Shapovalov on his favourite surface was the pivotal moment for Prajnesh’ – Alexander Waske

February 15, 2019

Mr Waske also shares detail on – AO Wildcard Playoff loss to Istomin and French Open 2018 – two heart-breaks that cost Prajnesh a main draw slot … More ‘Beating a top class player like Denis Shapovalov on his favourite surface was the pivotal moment for Prajnesh’ – Alexander Waske

“Prajnesh is a fighter. Off court he’s smiling, but on court he’s a different beast altogether” – Mr. Balachandran, Prajnesh’s mentor as well as coach from his younger days

February 13, 2019

12th February, 2019 This is the 6th article of the 9-part series on Prajnesh Gunneswaran Prajnesh Gunneswaran – Inspiring story of a once written-off for good Tennis player A parent’s perspective into the journey of Prajnesh Gunneswaran 1987 Davis Cup final team members share their thoughts on Prajnesh Gunneswaran The man whom Prajnesh SOS’ed and who revived Prajnesh’s … More “Prajnesh is a fighter. Off court he’s smiling, but on court he’s a different beast altogether” – Mr. Balachandran, Prajnesh’s mentor as well as coach from his younger days