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Akshat Gaur is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. His journey on our platform is a testament to his deep-rooted passion for the sport. With a commitment towards ethical journalism, Akshat demonstrates this aspect through his measured offerings. Akshat's articles not only predict the next trends in the game but also bring unique perspectives, often landing in the website's trending section. Outside the realm of writing, he seamlessly transitions into a sportsman, having been a professional soccer player and district-level athlete.

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National Bank Open Toronto - Day 2

TORONTO, ON &#8211; AUGUST 8: Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts against Lorenzo Sonego of Italy during Day Two of the National Bank Open, part of the Hologic ATP Tour, at Sobeys Stadium on August 8, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

National Bank Open Toronto - Day 2 - EssentiallySports

National Bank Open Toronto &#8211; Day 2

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Starting off as a tennis author in 2018, Varun Khanna has gone on to contribute to EssentiallySports in various capacities. After setting up interviews with the likes of Serena Williams? coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Aliz? Cornet, and Noah Rubin, Varun is now part of all major ATP and WTA press conferences and has gone on to pen more than 1300 articles for EssentiallySports. He now heads the tennis and NBA division of the organization. While writing remains a passion for him, Varun has branched out into the marketing and communications department of EssentiallySports as well. When he wants to relax, Varun doesn?t have to venture away from tennis and NBA; he simply tunes in to Rafael Nadal and Michael Jordan?s exploits in their respective sports, past and present.

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Varun Khanna

ATP Doha 2024: Andy Murray Braves Brutal Injury Scare to Emerge Victorious in a
Straight-Sets Battle

Wimbledon

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 2, 2022 Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his third round match against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego REUTERS/Matthew Childs

Wimbledon - EssentiallySports

Sagar Ashtakoula is a Tennis author at EssentiallySports. He has been following the sport since 2007. Sagar has completed his graduation in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Having developed an interest in creating content, he mixed his passion for writing with his love for tennis. After working for 2 years at SportsKeeda, he joined the tennis team at EssentiallySports. His obsession with tennis statistics is what motivates him to write about the sport. He is an avid Roger Federer fan and has high regard for Naomi Osaka. Besides tennis, Sagar is a reading enthusiast with a particular preference for crime novels by Agatha Christie.

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Sagar Ashtakoula

Rafael Nadal’s Pre-Match Ritual Involving Wife Remained the Same Despite
Injury-Riddled Career

Karolina Pliskova in action at the National Bank Open 2021

Tennis: National Bank Open

Aug 15, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic hits a shot against Camila Giorgi of Italy (not pictured) in the singles finals match during the National Bank Open at Stade IGA Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Tennis: National Bank Open - EssentiallySports

Sanket Nair is an F1 &amp; US Sports Author at EssentiallySports. He began following F1 since 2010, which made him an instant Sebastian Vettel fan. His favorite tracks on the calendar include Spa-Francorchamps, Monaco and Monza. When he's away from the keyboard, Sanket enjoys a short drive around town. He completed his Post-Graduation in Sports Management from Jain University, Bengaluru.

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Sanket Nair

WTA Dubai 2024: Karolina Pliskova v Ashlyn Krueger; Preview, Head-to-Head, and
Prediction

ATP Finals

ATP Finals - EssentiallySports

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Tony Thomas

ATP Rotterdam: Jannik Sinner’s Humility Stands Out as He Revives Old Rafael
Nadal Memory to Answer a Young Fan

French Open

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 3, 2021 Sofia Kenin of the U.S. reacts during her second round match against Hailey Baptiste of the U.S. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

French Open - EssentiallySports

Purav Joshi is a Senior Tennis author at EssentiallySports. Having a degree in Films, Television and Media Production, he guided his passion for writing and journalism into the sport of aces and rallies. With over 2 years of experience as a copywriter, Purav has authored over 1000 tennis articles. While the world dreads the departure of the Big Three, Purav is excited for the next generation to take over the mantle of the sport. He enjoys seeing Novak Djokovic dominate the sport and hopes to see him conquer all records. Apart from the world of tennis, Purav is fond of reading poetry and playing soccer.

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Purav Joshi

WTA Dubai 2024: Sofia Kenin vs Sorana Cirstea; Preview, Head-to-Head, and
Prediction

Caroline Garcia - EssentiallySports

Caroline Garcia

WTA Dubai 2024: Ashlyn Krueger vs Caroline Garcia; Preview, Head-to-Head, and
Prediction

Sloane Stephens in action at the US Open 2021

Tennis: US Open

Sep 1, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Sloane Stephens of the USA after winning the first set against Cori Gauff of the USA on day three of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Tennis: US Open - EssentiallySports

WTA Dubai 2024: Sloane Stephens vs Clara Burel; Preview, Head-to-Head, and
Prediction

Australian Open

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 10, 2021 Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. during his second round match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Loren Elliott

Australian Open - EssentiallySports

Arjun Athreya is a senior writer at EssentiallySports and has been contributing since early 2020. Having developed an avid interest in sports at an early age, he pursued a Journalism degree and graduated from Madras Christian College. Arjun manages the Golf division and its content, and primarily covers news pertaining to the NBA as well. In addition to it, he contributes to the NCAA (College Basketball), and Tennis divisions too. Outside of writing, Arjun has also conducted interviews with significant personalities in the sporting world. He connected with notable NBA Insider Brandon ?Scoop B? Robinson, and Jerry Castello, the CEO of USA Natural Patches, and the founder of a basketball tournament called ?The 5.?

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Arjun Athreya

Delray Beach Open Makes Headlines For Wrong Reasons as Fans Expose Bizarre
Scenes in Frances Tiafoe’s Match

Tennis: Laver Cup, Sep 23, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Roger Federer (SUI) and Rafael Nadal (ESP) of Team Europe on co

Tennis: Laver Cup, Sep 23, 2022 London, United Kingdom Roger Federer SUI and Rafael Nadal ESP of Team Europe on court at the opening of the Laver Cup tennis event. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports, 23.09.2022 13:13:31, 19096610, Rafael Nadal, tennis, Team Europe, Roger Federer PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xPeterxvanxdenxBergx 19096610

Tennis: Laver Cup, Sep 23, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Roger Federer (SUI) and Rafael Nadal (ESP) of Team Europe on co - EssentiallySports

Annesha Banerjee is a Tennis writer at EssentiallySports. She has an unwavering interest in sports and loves to cover the latest happenings in the WTA Tour, especially the on and off-court lives of tennis stars. Her deep-seated love for tennis can be traced back to her mother, who was an accomplished athlete herself. Annesha is particularly inspired by Serena Williams' unparalleled dominance on the court and her ability to maintain a philanthropic spirit off the court. She is also impressed by the contributions of legends like Roger Federer, who use their platform to make a positive impact on society. When she's not writing about tennis, Annesha enjoys exploring new places, trying different cuisines, and spending time with her family and friends.

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Annesha Banerjee

American Legend Name-Drops Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to Underline Rapid
Change in Tennis’ Culture

Tennis: BNP Paribas Open

Mar 19, 2022; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Rafael Nadal (ESP) gripping shakes hands Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) after their semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Tennis: BNP Paribas Open - EssentiallySports

Rishma Banerjee is a tennis author at EssentiallySports. Having done her masters in Political Science with International Relations from Jadavpur University, Rishma's outlet from the hustle-bustle of academics has always been sports, especially Tennis. A die-hard fan of Rafael Nadal, she admires his grit, determination and dedication towards always being better. When not writing content for firms dealing with fintech to social media marketing to sports, she finds herself in journals and books dealing with geopolitics and strategic studies or scrolling endlessly through Tumblr!

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Rishma Banerjee

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz’s Striking Grooming Parallels Unveiled as
Former’s Wimbledon Goal Comes to Fore

Dubai Duty Free Tennis - Day Eleven

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 17: Taylor Fritz of the USA is dejected during the round of 16 match between Taylor Fritz of the USA and Andrey Rublev of Russia during Day Eleven of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on March 17, 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Articles by Akshat Gaur

ATP Doha 2024: Andy Murray Braves Brutal Injury Scare to Emerge Victorious in a Straight-Sets Battle

Rafael Nadal’s Pre-Match Ritual Involving Wife Remained the Same Despite Injury-Riddled Career

WTA Dubai 2024: Karolina Pliskova v Ashlyn Krueger; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

ATP Rotterdam: Jannik Sinner’s Humility Stands Out as He Revives Old Rafael Nadal Memory to Answer a Young Fan

WTA Dubai 2024: Sofia Kenin vs Sorana Cirstea; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

WTA Dubai 2024: Ashlyn Krueger vs Caroline Garcia; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

WTA Dubai 2024: Sloane Stephens vs Clara Burel; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

Delray Beach Open Makes Headlines For Wrong Reasons as Fans Expose Bizarre Scenes in Frances Tiafoe’s Match

American Legend Name-Drops Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to Underline Rapid Change in Tennis’ Culture

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz’s Striking Grooming Parallels Unveiled as Former’s Wimbledon Goal Comes to Fore

ATP Delray Beach: Taylor Fritz vs Marcos Giron; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

ATP Rotterdam Open: Jannik Sinner vs Tallon Griekspoor; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

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