This is the first in a series of articles going in-depth into the journey of Karman Kaur Thandi, who at age 20, became just sixth Indian woman to crack the top 200 in the WTA Rankings … More Raw talent > Work In Progress > Finished Product – Journey of Karman Kaur Thandi
Divij shares his thoughts on the final run in Munich, the partnership with Marcelo Demoliner, the Indian No.1 ranking and the preparations for the French Open. … More “The more important thing is to rise up in the world rankings as that is what matters the most” – Divij Sharan on regaining the Indian No.1 ranking
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
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
It’s great to have a Federer or a Nadal or a Djokovic as the role model but Prajnesh Gunneswaran is one of the more closer inspirational stories on what it takes for someone to transform self into an elite Athlete. – Vishnu … More Conversation with few of Prajnesh’s friends on Tour – Prajnesh Series
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
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
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
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
I want Prajnesh to be the end of year top-100 player – not come into top-100 when he has less points to defend and then drop out by end of year. … More If he says something, then you know he is doing it – Bastian Suwanprateep on Prajnesh
