Kanishk Israni Solid display at tennis took him to the second round

Aaryan Joshi (IES Orion, Dadar)

1.How long have you been playing tennis?

About 2-3 years…

2.Why tennis? What inspired you to play tennis?

I used to play different sports, but seeing Federer’s play I was inspired to concentrate more on tennis. So here I am!

Yes, at the Chembur Sindhi Society Gymkhana.

4.What is the best thing you love about tennis?

I feel as if tennis makes my day; I feel refreshed after a game and can even concentrate better on my studies.

5.How often do you practice?

6 days in a week, 1hour a day.

6.What is your future tennis goals?

I want to play as much tennis as I can; become a professional hopefully or a coach.

7.Can you tell us a few things about your tennis achievements.

I am the U-10 winner of an inter-club tournament.

Kanishk Israni (Maneckji Cooper,Juhu)

1. How long have you been playing tennis?

For the past 4-5 years.

2.Why tennis? What inspired you to play tennis?

I used to play cricket until the day I saw Roger Federer play.. and then it was just tennis for me

3. Are you training at any professional training/coaching center?

I go to Bandra Gymkhana for extra coaching.

4.What is the best thing you love about tennis?

Tennis refreshes me; completes me. I love it!

5.How often do you practice?

I practice alternate days; average 9 hours in a week

6.What is your future tennis goals?

I want to be a professional tennis player and represent India. But right now my main focus is junior nationals

7.Can you tell us a few things about your tennis achievements.

I won two trophies for an Interclub tournament, for U-10 & U-8 respectively