Prajwal Hegde
Tennis Editor at The Times of India
Sports Journalist at Freelance
Tennis Editor, The Times of India. Author of ‘What’s Good About Falling’, sporty romance, where tennis melts cricket!
Articles
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1 week ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prajwal Hegde
India struggles in singles tennis despite doubles success. Recent ATP Challenger tournaments highlighted the lack of Indian singles presence. Sumit Nagal is the only Indian in the top rankings. Experts point to coaching system and lack of support as key issues. Talented juniors are training abroad. There is a need to fix the system to nurture singles players.
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1 month ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prajwal Hegde
Vedant Mohan, a promising 14-year-old Indian tennis player, is set to transition to the International Tennis Federation’s junior Tour (under-18) after honing his skills in Europe. Based in Spain, Vedant will begin competing in ITF J30 and J60 events in Africa in May as he aims for growth in his tennis career.
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1 month ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prajwal Hegde
Sumit Nagal is aiming to return to form after a difficult start to 2025, dealing with health issues. Having spent time recovering in Germany, Nagal is preparing for upcoming ATP Challenger events and the Monte Carlo Masters to improve his ranking. BENGALURU: The first two months of the 2025 tennis season has been all uphill for Sumit Nagal, starting in Melbourne in January and then on clay in Rosario and Buenos Aires, laid low by a flu.
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2 months ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prajwal Hegde
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, the 21-year-old French tennis player, utilizes his towering height and powerful serves to dominate the court, averaging 18 aces per match. His aggressive strategy, favoring fast second serves, makes him a formidable opponent. Balancing control and speed, Mpetshi Perricard aims to revolutionize the game, while also focusing on improving other aspects of his play.
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2 months ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prajwal Hegde
The US Open's decision to reduce the mixed-doubles draw to 16 pairs and reschedule it before the main draw has sparked controversy among players. Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri criticize the change, noting its impact on doubles specialists. Coco Gauff mentions she won't participate this year as it affects her preparation for the singles event. DUBAI: The US Open's decision to cut and change the draw of its mixed-doubles event has divided the locker-room on the men's and women's tours.
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