The untold story of Rohan Bopanna | World Rank No.1

What does it take to be given the title 'King Boppana?'

How do you become No. 1 at the age of 43?

Through the interview, you get a glimpse into Rohan Bopanna's life and understand how fatherhood and family impacted his fitness journey and personal aspirations.

As one of the 4 Indian tennis players who put India on the global map, we are sure you will enjoy this podcast.


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Timestamps:

0:00 Introducing Rohan Bopanna
1:36 Coorg's love for sports
4:29 Early Love for Tennis
11:35 Tennis as a Career
17:55 Role of Parents and their desires
22:00 Stefan Edberg as an Idol
24:58 Stereotypes of Tennis Players
25:51 Ageing Like a Fine Wine
28:41 Not plateauing post 35
32:35 Managing Pain and Recovery
45:19 Adapting Technology in Training
50:40 Pre-match routine
53:41 The Role of Mental Health
1:02:43 Handling people's advice against instinct
1:04:57 Playing with and against Federer
1:08:15 Balancing Perseverance vs Reality
1:11:35 Your limitations become an opportunity
1:13:17 Choosing a Partner
1:20:59 Partnering with Aisam Qureshi from Pakistan
1:27:01 The Relationship with Coach
1:32:57 Playing with younger players
1:38:07 Quitting Davis Cup
1:42:17 Being righteous in a partnership
1:45:23 Toughest rival
1:47:31 Managing conflict in partnership
1:50:26 Handling the setback at the Rio Olympics
1:53:21 Advice for parents cheering child's aspirations
1:58:36 Balancing Family and Tennis
2:05:14 Giving back to Tennis - Philanthropy
2:09:24 Playing Tennis with a historical figure
2:09:50 Rapid fire
2:10:16 The Closing Talk