Category: Indian Origin Players

Nishesh Basavareddy – Indian-American boy making waves in World Junior Tennis

Nishesh takes us through his Tennis journey. so far, support from Rajeev Ram, his family in Hyderabad / Andhra and his plans for future.

6 months ago Vishnu Reddy

2021 Australian Open Grand Slams Indian Origin Players Interviews

“It works out pretty good when you’ve got a partner like Barbora who is better than you are” – Rajeev Ram

Rajeev Ram and Barbora Krejčíková share their thoughts on the title win

7 months ago Balaram Dhulipala

Indian Origin Players Interviews

“Any team on any side of the draw is tough. It almost feels like a Masters event.” – Rajeev Ram after the win against Novak Djokovic and Marin Cilic

Rajeev Ram shares his thoughts on the big win against Novak Djokovic and Marin Cilic and on the tourney and season ahead.

2 years ago Kosturi Ghosh

Indian Origin Players Interviews

“When something like that (father’s death) happens, it shakes you. I’m an only child. Coming from the cultural background that I do, family is quite tight” – Rajeev Ram

Speaking after his first doubles Grand Slam title, Rajeev Ram opens up on the tough couple of years where he lost his father Dr Raghav Ram to pancreatic cancer, how […]

2 years ago Balaram Dhulipala

Indian Origin Players Interviews

“Watching Vijay Amritraj play on TV against the world’s best, an Indian from India, it was almost like he is representing me over there” – Gurnake Bains on the inspiration behind his and Naiktha’s journey into Tennis

Naiktha’s father details how Vijay Amritraj inspired their journey and on Naiktha’s performance in 2019

2 years ago Vishnu Reddy

Indian Origin Players Interviews

Naiktha Bains: From being handpicked by Boris Becker to making the British Fed Cup team. Gurnake Bains, father of Naiktha, takes us though the young Punjabi’s journey

Gurnake Bains details their journey from Punjab to Britain, how she was earmarked by Boris Becker and Tim Henman, the close encounters with Sofia Kenin & Jelena Ostapenko and much more.

2 years ago Vishnu Reddy

Indian Origin Players Interviews

“I want to be at a level where I can play the Slams and WTA events regularly” : Indo-Brit Naiktha Bains

Indian origin born in Great Britain, living in Australia, a perfect example of a young champion belonging to a multi-ethnic background. From playing a Tennis Talent Hunt Championship back in the UK, to making the cut for the Australian Open 2020 singles qualifying, Naiktha has soared up through the rankings and is knocking on the doors of the Main Draw in a Grand Slam

2 years ago Harsh Gurnani

Indian Origin Players Interviews

‘I chose the name ‘Astra’ which means the weapon of God (in Mahabharata) and she has indeed lived up to that name!’ – Mr Devdutt Sharma shares a brief perspective as a parent on the journey of Astra Sharma

Mr Devdutt Sharma provides a brief peek into the journey of Astra from a parent’s perspective, the impact of College tennis on her career, their Indian roots and how Astra has lived up to the name he had given her!

2 years ago Vishnu Reddy

Indian Origin Players Interviews

Indian-American Nikita Uberoi, an Ivy league graduate and now steadily making a name for herself on the Pro tour.

Sister of former Indian No.1 Shikha Uberoi (and Neha), read the interview to know about the journey of Nikita – an upcomer and one of the nicest players out there.

2 years ago Sanketa Anand

Indian Origin Players Interviews

Neha Uberoi: On her life beyond Tennis. Donning various roles – Student, Coach, Marketer, Speaker, SAIS Co-Founder and now USTA Board of Director! (Part 3 of 3)

Neha Uberoi: On her life beyond Tennis. Donning various roles – Student, Coach, Marketer, Speaker, SAIS Co-Founder and now USTA Board of Director!

3 years ago Gautam Belday