The ITD Podcast

Meet the Juniors Season Finale Ft. Sufyan and Jayant

September 02, 2022 11:30 - 47 minutes - 26.5 MB

After talking to a bunch of talented juniors on the podcast, Kalyani hosts ITD members Sufyan and Jayant to shine light on main issues concerning our juniors. Both of them, followers of Tennis and keen observers of Indian Juniors, talk about what's wrong and how can we make it right. Tune in to the episode, to witness this value-packed analyses.

Meet the Juniors : Earning the Indian Team Jersey Ft. Chirag Duhan

August 28, 2022 11:30 - 23 minutes - 13 MB

In this episode we bring you very sincere Junior player from Haryana, India who was part of the Indian Davis Cup team that played Denmark in March 2022. Chirag has goals and he is very disciplined about how he wants to achieve them. In this conversation with Kalyani Somani, Chirag opens up about his bond with his mentors, his hectic fitness routines and what hobbies he makes time for.

Interview with Coach Scott Davidoff

August 19, 2022 12:55 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Mr. Scott Davidoff has coached several Indian players, including Sania Mirza, Mahesh Bhupathi, and Rohan Bopanna, in his two-decade long coaching career. He speaks to Sarika Reddy on the sidelines of the 2022 ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters

Meet the Juniors: Work hard, study harder, ft. Yuvan Nandal

August 19, 2022 10:45 - 15 minutes - 8.97 MB

Yuvan Nandal has been training at the famous Impact Training Academy in Thailand and has been making the most of it. Yuvan just won a Juniors title in Tashkent in the first week of August and is joining us while on the way to another tournament! He speaks about his training days, playing style and the finals he just won, on the ITD Podcast.

Meet the Junior Stars: Chasing big dreams Ft. Vaishnavi Adkar

August 11, 2022 23:13 - 23 minutes - 11.9 MB

Vaishnavi Adkar is currently ranked #2 in the ITF Juniors rankings. With an amazing Juniors track record, she is looking at a great promising future as a pro. In this conversation with Kalyani Somani, Vaishnavi opens up about her journey so far, her favorite performances so far and goals.

Meet the Junior stars: Constant improvement is the goal Ft. Madhurima Sawant

August 05, 2022 11:30 - 15 minutes - 9.88 MB

When she defeated one of the top seeded players in a tough match, Madhurima's confidence went up and that is reflected in the progress that she has been recording. In this episode, Madhiruma Sawant talks about her training, nutrition, travel and much more to Kalyani Somani. This young player from Pune is extremely self- aware and working towards her goals in making it big on the ITF circuits in Singles and Doubles. Tune into this episode to know why Madhurima Sawant is our promising Talent!

Meet the Junior Stars: Always up for a challenge Ft. Aryan Shah

July 29, 2022 11:30 - 31 minutes - 18.3 MB

In this episode in our Juniors special series, Kalyani Somani talks to the very talented to Aryan Shah. He shares his daily routines, his favorite performances so far and reveals his future plans. Aryan is know for the amazing progress he has made over the last couple of years. Tune in to know how he did that!

Meet the Junior Stars : You're your own competition Ft Saheb Sodhi

July 22, 2022 11:30 - 22 minutes - 14 MB

In the second episode, hear from Saheb Sodhi. Kalyani Somani Talks to Saheb about how he started playing Tennis, his future plans and his recent experience of playing the finals at the Asian Junior Championships.

Meet the Junior stars : Sonipat to Roland Garros Ft. Aman Dahiya

July 15, 2022 11:30 - 25 minutes - 15.5 MB

In "Meet the Junior stars" series of the ITD podcast, we are hosting Indian Juniors that are playing big tournaments all over the world. In this conversation with the host Kalyani Somani, Aman Dahiya takes us through his journey from Haryana to France and shares how he's been working on his goals. Currently, ranked #1 in Indian Juniors, Aman is an inspiration to us all. Tune in to know more!!!

Jeevan in conversation with Niki Poonacha, ITF Player Panel member 2020-21

July 22, 2020 22:54 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Niki Poonacha shares update from the ITF Player Panel on the resumption of ITF Tour Tennis

Jeevan's conversation with Niki Poonacha, ITF Player Panel Member 2020-21

July 01, 2020 11:54 - 41 minutes - 94.5 MB

India National Champion and the newly elected ITF Player Panel Member Niki Poonacha is interviewed by Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, Indian Davis Cup member

Interview of Yuki Bhambri by Jayant Chowdhary

June 19, 2020 15:43 - 33 minutes - 77.3 MB

Top Indian ATP Player Yuki Bhambri is interviewed by Jayant Chowdhary via the ITD Instagram Live session

College Tennis Diaries with Naomi: Guest speaker - Akanksha Bhan

June 13, 2020 19:40 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MB

Former Indian Junior No.1 and one of India's best on the US College Tennis scene Akanksha Bhan was interviewed by Naomi Karki, a 5-star recruit on Tennis Recruiting and a College Tennis aspirant. This is a recording from the first session on Instagram Live

Chai With Raja Finale - Leander Paes and Lara Dutta Bhupathi

June 13, 2020 07:53 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

Chai With Raja, in collaboration with Indian Tennis Daily, is a 30 min talk show hosted by two-time ATP doubles champion Purav Raja

Chai With Raja - Episode 7 : Alison R, Stephen A, Aisam Q, Rajeev R, Rohan B (Part 2)

June 13, 2020 07:51 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Chai With Raja, in collaboration with Indian Tennis Daily, is a 30 min talk show hosted by two-time ATP doubles champion Purav Raja

Rally with Balu - Episode 9: Sriram Balaji interviewed by Coach Balachandran Manikkath

June 12, 2020 17:08 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

Indian Davis Cupper and Armyman Sriram Balaji was interviewed by Balachandran Manikkath sir on Instagram Live

Chai With Raja - Episode 7 : Alison R, Stephen A, Aisam Q, Rajeev R, Rohan B (Part 1)

June 12, 2020 15:44 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

Chai With Raja, in collaboration with Indian Tennis Daily, is a 30 min talk show hosted by two-time ATP doubles champion Purav Raja

Chai With Raja - Episode 6 : Sumit Nagal & Yuki Bhambri

June 12, 2020 15:32 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

Chai With Raja, in collaboration with Indian Tennis Daily, is a 30 min talk show hosted by two-time ATP doubles champion Purav Raja, every Sunday 9 PM IST, LIVE on Instagram Guests - Sumit Nagal and Yuki Bhambri

Chai With Raja - Episode 5 : Rohan Bopanna & Somdev Devvarman

June 12, 2020 15:21 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

Chai With Raja, in collaboration with Indian Tennis Daily, is a 30 min talk show hosted by two-time ATP doubles champion Purav Raja Guests - Rohan Bopanna and Somdev Devvarman

Chai With Raja - Episode 4 : Fed Cup (Ankita R, Karman T, Rutuja B, Riya B, Sowjanya B)

June 12, 2020 15:03 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

We bring to you the members of the historic Indian team that qualified for the Fed Cup World Group Playoffs for the first time ever this year⁣ - Ankita Raina, Karman Kaur Thandi, Rutuja Bhoosale, Riya Bhatia, Sowjanya Bavisetti Chai With Raja, in collaboration with Indian Tennis Daily, is a 30 min talk show hosted by two-time ATP doubles champion Purav Raja, every Sunday 9 PM IST, LIVE on Instagram:

Chai With Raja Episode 3 : Sania Mirza

June 12, 2020 14:47 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

Chai With Raja, in collaboration with Indian Tennis Daily, is a 30 min talk show hosted by two-time ATP doubles champion Purav Raja Guest - Sania Mirza

Chai With Raja Episode 2 : Vijay and Prakash Amrtiraj

June 11, 2020 14:36 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Chai With Raja, in collaboration with Indian Tennis Daily, is a 30 min talk show hosted by two-time ATP doubles champion Purav Raja Guests - Vijay and Prakash Amrtiraj

Chai With Raja Episode 1 : Mahesh Bhupathi

June 11, 2020 13:48 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Chai With Raja, in collaboration with Indian Tennis Daily, is a 30 min talk show hosted by two-time ATP doubles champion Purav Raja, every Sunday 9 PM IST Guest - Mahesh Bhupathi( 12 time Grand Slam champion )

Indian Fed Cup coach Ankita Bhambri interviewed by Coach Balachandran Manikkath

June 07, 2020 08:42 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

Indian Fed Cup coach Ankita Bhambri interviewed by Coach Balachandran Manikkath

Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan & Neha Tripathi with Navneeth Baskaran

June 07, 2020 07:50 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Catch the never heard before stories of Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan & Neha Tripathi in this fun chat with Navneeth Baskaran

Karan Rastogi interviewed by Coach Balachandran Manikkath

May 30, 2020 09:44 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

This episode of Coach Balachandran Sir has a very special guest gracing us - Karan Rastogi. With a stellar junior career under his belt, Karan Rastogi was touted as the next best thing in Indian tennis. He was semifinalist in the 2004 Jr Australian Open and he had a career high junior ranking of #4. He was also a bronze medallist for India in 2010 Asian Games and has represented India in Davis Cup. But injuries played havoc with his career forcing him to retire at 25. The next phase of his...

Mukund Sasikumar interviewed by Anirudh Chandrasekhar

May 14, 2020 19:39 - 58 minutes - 135 MB

One of India's best Mukund Sasikumar is interviewed by the promising youngster Anirudh Chandrasekhar

Anirudh Chandrasekhar interviews Niki Poonacha

May 09, 2020 20:55 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

Two of India's best talents Anirudh Chandrasekhar and Niki Poonacha discuss Niki's journey on the Pro tour in this wonderful Instagram Live session

Interview of Ramkumar Ramanathan : Hosted by PC Vignesh

May 09, 2020 20:30 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MB

Top Indian Singles player Ramkumar Ramanathan is interviewed by PC Vignesh on Instagram live in this fascinating interview

Interview with Ramkumar Ramanathan : Hosted by Anirudh Chandrasekhar

May 09, 2020 19:50 - 36 minutes - 83.5 MB

Top Indian Singles player Ramkumar Ramanathan is interviewed by upcoming talent Anirudh Chandrasekhar on Instagram live in this fascinating interview

Instagram Live with Mr. Sunder Iyer: Hosted by Balachandran Manikkath

May 09, 2020 07:12 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

MSLTA Hon Secretary Sunder Iyer Sir was interviewed by Coach Balachandran Manikkath in this Instagram Live session. Mr Iyer touched upon his journey into Tennis, the early explorations as a Journalist and in Tennis Coaching and then the move into the role of a Tennis administrator. Mr Iyer also touched the plans for resumption of Tennis in India after the COVID-19 phase.

Mukund Sasikumar interviews Olympian Vishnu Vardhan

May 04, 2020 10:52 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

From guiding Mukund Sasikumar through his sprints as a 6 year-old to becoming friends and brothers on tour, Vishnu Vardhan and Mukund Sasikumar have come long way! In a role change, young rising champion Mukund Sasikumar interviews Olympian Vishnu Vardhan on his journey in tennis so far.

Interview with Dr. Mark Kovacs: Hosted by Gaurav Nijhon

May 03, 2020 21:18 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

Dr. Kovacs is a renowned Sport Scientist, Researcher, Author, Performance Consultant, Speaker and Coach with an extensive background training and researching elite athletes. Mr Kovacs was hosted by Gaurav Nijhon, founder of Nijhon Training Systems and the coach behind the fitness of several of the top Indian Tennis players.

Interview with Nirupama Sanjeev, trail-blazer of WTA Tennis in India

May 03, 2020 09:19 - 2 hours - 112 MB

The trail-blazer of Women's Tennis in India - Nirupama Sanjeev was hosted by Coach Balachandran Manikkath Sir for a live interview on Instagram to take us through her incredible journey

Interview with Shiny Surendran: Tennis Nutrition for Indian Athletes

May 02, 2020 19:09 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB

Shiny Surendran, one of the most prominent Sports Nutritionists in India, talks about the nutrition for Indian Athletes using the Indian diet. The interview was hosted by Coach Balachandran Manikkath.

Prajnesh Gunneswaran on the importance of Tactics and Strategy

May 01, 2020 20:05 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Prajnesh Gunneswaran on the importance of tactics and strategy during conversation with Coach Suresh Kumar sir during the AITA Coaches Webinar

Ankita Raina on the importance of meditation for a young tennis player

April 30, 2020 19:51 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MB

Hosted by Coach Suresh Kumar sir as part of AITA Webinar, Indian No.1 Ankita Raina gives a wonderful reasoning on the importance of meditation and on the depth of the topic and its relevance to a Tennis player. Ankita also touches upon the struggles of a Women's player in our society.

Interview with Stephen Koon, Impact Tennis Academy

April 28, 2020 11:38 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MB

Stephen Koon is the coach of several top Indian players including Yuki Bhambri, Riya Bhatia and Pranjala Yadlapalli.

Coach Balachandran with Christian Bosse, Strength & Conditioning coach

April 26, 2020 20:11 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Christian Bosse is the Strength & Conditioning coach of the Netherlands Olympic team and was involved with 3 Olympic medalists from the Rio Olympics. Christian has also been involved with Prajnesh Gunneswaran, top Indian singles ATP Tennis player in his remarkable comeback from a long injury layoff. In this interview by Tennis Coach Balachandran Manikkath, Christian details his journey so far, experience of working in India and also valuable suggestions on several topics related to Tennis ...

Yuki Bhambri interviews his coach Stephen Koon of the Impact Tennis Academy

April 25, 2020 15:38 - 12 minutes - 12 MB

India's top ATP player Yuki Bhambri, who has been a former Junior World No. 1 and an ATP top-100 player interviews his coach Mr Stephen Koon of the Impact Tennis Academy in Thailand.

Coach Balachandran Manikkath with Indian Pro Tennis player Sidharth Rawat

April 25, 2020 07:39 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

Sidharth Rawat is an Indian No.6 ATP Tennis player and has recently been selected into the Indian Davis Cup team for the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan in 2019. Sidharth has an incredible journey so far where he was on the brink of quitting Tennis at 2 different points of his career and has finally had his breakthrough over the past year winning his first Pro tour title in Thailand. Sidharth Rawat takes us through his journey in this interview with Balachandran Manikkath

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