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Vishal Uppal - Former Davis Cup player, Asian Games medallist and India's Billie Jean King Cup Team Captain

29 min · 21 de abr de 2026
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What does it feel like to represent India for the very first time? In this episode, I sit down with Vishal Uppal—former Davis Cup player, Asian Games medalist and current Billie Jean King Cup captain—to unpack the moments, memories, and hard truths of Indian tennis. From the goosebumps of his Davis Cup debut to growing up watching the US Open on video cassettes, Vishal shares stories that every sports fan will connect with. But we don’t stop at nostalgia. We get into the real questions: * Is the tennis ecosystem in India actually working? * What’s holding back women’s tennis in the country? * Do great players really need coaches? * And why doesn’t tennis have a league system like other sports? Honest, sharp, and deeply insightful—this episode pulls back the curtain on Indian tennis like never before. 🎾 If you care about sport, performance, or the future of tennis in India—this one’s for you.

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