Yuvan Nanda, with the distinguished Sarawak ITF junior trophy in Malaysia.
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There is pleasure in Indian tennis, because the 17-year-old Yuvan Nandal takes positive steps ahead to make an impression on the world stage.
After making the second spherical of the junior draw of the Australian Open in Melbourne, Yuvan has made the tennis world take discover by profitable one of many greatest ITF junior tournaments in Malaysia, beating the highest seed and compatriot Aryan Shah within the remaining.
It could also be famous that Yuvan and Aryan together with Manas Dhamne had all competed within the first Grand Slam of the season. They promise to observe up on the French Open and Wimbledon with a greater fare.
Yuvan has taken the most effective stride ahead by climbing up to a profession greatest rank of 38, whereas Aryan follows at 52. More than the thrill, what is especially spectacular is the style during which the seasoned coach Aditya Sachdeva is taking good care of Yuvan on the Round Glass Academy in Chandigarh.
Aditya shared room with Yuvan for a fortnight in Dubai, making an attempt to construct him a routine, whereas being part of a coaching camp with Gerald Cordemy, the erstwhile health coach of Serena Williams.
“That stint in Dubai has made a big difference to the attitude and approach of Yuvan. Apart from Sania Mirza, there were also Alexei Popyrin and his coach Xavier Malisse. They have given a lot of points that Yuvan has happily grasped”, mentioned Aditya.
“By staying with him in the room, I wanted to observe him well and ensure discipline off court. Just helped him develop a routine. Now, he has become more responsible on his own”, noticed the coach.
The rapid purpose is to give the most effective publicity to Yuvan this season to construct him up robust for the skilled circuit.
“Yuvan is a fierce competitor. He is the most hard working kid. It is tough to take him off the court, but we try to impress on him the importance”, mentioned Aditya.
Yuvan may have a month-long coaching in Europe earlier than he begins competing in tournaments within the run-up to Roland Garros.
“We always make it a point to send a coach, a trainer or at times a parent with the juniors. They are never sent alone”, mentioned Aditya, who intends to be with Yuvan a minimum of for the Grand Slams.
The neatest thing about Yuvan is that he needs to enhance and is aware of the areas that want to be addressed.
“That is the good part. It makes our job easy. There are many things missing in his game. His level still goes up and down. The biggest challenge is the transition from the juniors to men. We are working on it. Competition outside India is one of the key elements for development”, mentioned the coach.
