Indian tennis star Divij Sharan is going to participate in Pro Tennis League being held in Delhi this year. He had a special conversation with TV9 about this league and his experiences.
Divij Sharan is the star tennis player of India.
India’s Pro Tennis League has been giving the country’s tennis stars an opportunity to showcase their talent and the youth to learn from them for the last few years. Every year in the winter time, many big players of the world take part in this league to be held in Delhi. This time the name of India’s star player Divij Sharan is also included in this list. Divij will take part in this league for the first time and he had a special conversation with TV9 about this league. He told how this league will help Indian tennis to move forward and also how excited he is to be a part of this league.
Divij grew up in Delhi itself. This city is his home and in such a situation he is very excited to play here again. He told TV9 that this type of league is very important for Indian tennis players. This will help the youth a lot. Divij is going to play for the Jodhpur team.
Question- Why did you decide to play in this league?
Divij- I am playing in this league for the first time. It will be played at RK Khanna Stadium in Delhi. I grew up in Delhi and played tennis at RK Khanna Stadium in my early years. I am playing for Jodhpur team. I have also seen other teams. Many of my close friends are playing. It will be fun meeting them. All teams are ever balance. Many such close and interesting matches will be seen. As far as the youngsters are concerned, it is a very good start, which will give them a chance to play with senior players.
Usually I and most of the senior players are on foreign tours, so they don’t get a chance to meet and learn from us. Although in these 5-6 days he can play with us and learn. I have also been fortunate enough to play for the Delhi Tennis Association in seniors.
Question – How does it feel playing in Delhi again?
Divij- I have played many matches while living in Delhi. Be it tour matches, circuit matches or challengers matches. Of course, this is a professional tournament, there is no pressure on anyone here. Everyone has got a chance to play freely. R That’s the beauty of it. Happy to be a part of a team where you are not the only one many people are with you.
Question – What inspired you to play in this league?
Divij- There is no one thing. I was not free for the last many years. I was getting married during one season. Then came Kovid. Then my tour matches were going on. Sometimes I was not in the country itself. Things never happened. But I knew that this time I would be in Delhi. This is my home court so I was very happy that I will be able to play in this league. I am very excited for this.
Question – How will Pro Tennis League help Indian tennis?
Divij- Whenever such leagues happen, it helps. People come to watch the match. The league gets media coverage. Young players will also get a chance to learn from seniors. This will promote tennis and it is very important. In a way, tennis will be celebrated. Players from different age groups will be seen playing here. This will inspire everyone to play tennis.
Q- Can we see you playing with your wife and tennis player Samantha next season?
Divij- Of course, why not. She was not available during this season but will definitely play if given a chance in the future. We love to play together. We played in Wimbledon and won one round match there. If we get such an opportunity again, we will be happy.
Source: www.tv9hindi.com