Gyanesh Kumar named CEC after panel meeting

• Vijay Amritraj, president of the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA), engaged journalists at the Chennai Open ATP Challenger.

• He discussed the struggles of Indian players in gaining direct entry and performing well in the Indian ATP Challengers, the mental strength of Jannik Sinner, and the future of tennis with the current Big Three.

• Amritraj also discussed his own financial pursuits after ATP and the possibility of hosting an ATP 250 event in India.

• He emphasized the importance of passing on the skills of players like Prajnesh and Somdev, who are still young and perfect age for them to pass on their skills.

• Amritraj acknowledged the need for modern training and mental strength in the modern tennis environment.

• He emphasized the importance of a high standard of physical fitness and diet in tennis, which has been created in Tamil Nadu.

• Amritraj also criticized the level of coaching in India, stating that the success of players like Gopi Chand and Rahul Dravid is what motivates him.

• He emphasized the high ROI on practice in today’s sports, emphasizing the need for players to focus on their career.

ATP and WTA’s 2026 Schedule Update

• ATP has revamped their schedule, with two open weeks and two To Be Decided (TBD) events.

• The Moscow event, a winter tournament, has been a TBD since two years ago.

• The ATP is trying to add one more ATP 1000 to the calendar, likely to go to Jeddah.

• The ATP has already taken out three ATP 250s.

• The ATP and WTA need to have events in India, as it is the fastest growing economy in the world.

• The ATP and WTA need to have an event in India to be a global sport.

• The TNTA president has been putting in efforts to bring an ATP 250 event to Chennai or India.

• The ATP 250 event is expected to be held in India in the future.

• The match between Djokovic and Murray was considered one of the best in a long time.

• The future of Jannik Sinner is uncertain due to his doping issues.

• The mental toughness of Sinner’s game has been a major factor in his success.

• The ATP’s strong mental approach to his players has helped him maintain his competitive edge.

Andy Murray’s Coaching of Novak Djokovic

• Murray’s coaching role is seen as beneficial for Djokovic’s tennis.

• Djokovic’s doping issues have been a challenge for him, but he has managed to win the Australian Open and the French Open.

• The team’s success in the last five Slams is attributed to their performance.

• The question remains about other promising clay-courters who can potentially make a significant impact.

• Djokovic’s mental toughness and ability to win a Wimbledon again are highlighted.