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Mahalakshmi Murali

Mahalakshmi Murali joined EssentiallySports in 2018 as a tennis author and has gone on to pen more than 1800 engaging articles, probing into various aspects of the sport and its illustrious players. With her expertise on the sport, Mahalakshmi has interviewed stalwarts from the sport such as Serena WIlliams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou and Kevin Anderson’s physio, Carlos Costa. Equipped with her vast experience and a keen understanding of the sport, Mahalakshmi now co-heads the tennis department. Unsurprisingly, she enjoys watching the ever elegant and graceful Roger Federer more than anybody.

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VIDEO: Roger Federer Shows Why He is a True Gentleman as Cameras Catch Him Carrying Novak Djokovic’s Bag

An emotional beginning of the weekend for tennis fans worldwide after legend Roger Federer played his final ATP match at Laver Cup 2022.

Novak Djokovic Says “He Doesn’t Want to Take Anything Away From Rafael Nadal’s Victory” at Australian Open 2022

Australian Open 2022 definitely remarked one of the historic episodes of tennis with Rafael Nadal lifting up his 21st Major.

“We Are 3 Players Tied”: Rafael Nadal Commends Novak Djokovic For Keeping Slams in Big Three’s Account at Wimbledon

As Novak Djokovic tied the Major count of Federer and Nadal at Wimbledon Championships 2021, he received wishes from both of them.

“My Serve Was a Disaster”: Rafael Nadal Evaluates His Loss to Andrey Rublev at Monte Carlo Masters 2021

Rafael Nadal was not contented with his service games and labeled it to be a ‘disaster’ following his loss to Rublev in the quarterfinals.

“Want to Play Tennis Again”: Juan Martin Del Potro Suffers Another Complication in His Knee

2009 US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro will undergo his fourth consecutive right knee surgery in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

“Tennis is Not My Priority”: Benoit Paire Loses His Motivation For Tennis And Prioritizes His Paychecks

Frenchman Benoit Paire has been having a poor record on the singles court of the ATP Tour and seems to have lost his motivation for the game.

“I Was Afraid to Get Up”: Roger Federer Reveals What Went Wrong Against Nikoloz Basilashvili at Qatar Open 2021

On Thursday, Roger Federer was unable to move well, and his shots lacked verve. He lost 6-3, 1-6, 5-7 in the quarterfinals of Qatar Open 2021.

“Push Serena Williams Off the Baseline”: Darren Cahill Reveals Simona Halep’s Strategy at Australian Open 2021

Serena Williams and Simona Halep have earned their tickets to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2021. Here's how the latter has been preparing.

“Trying to Get in Shape”: Stan Wawrinka Reveals Battles With COVID-19 Before Coming to Australian Open 2021

Before flying for the Australian Open 2021, Stan Wawrinka was also one of the victims who was infected by the fatal virus COVID-19.

“It’s My Big Goal”: Dominic Thiem on Beating Rafael Nadal at French Open 2021

Clay-courter Dominic Thiem aims to pull off the French Open title by defeating the ultimate 13-time Roland Garros champion, Rafel Nadal.

“Going to Listen to My Body, My Heart and Soul” – Johanna Konta Opens up on Retirement

In 2021, Johanna Konta will be celebrating her 30th birthday and in consideration of that, she pondered upon her retirement from the sport. 

ATP Finals 2020 LIVE Updates: Rafael Nadal vs Dominic Thiem

On Tuesday, Spanish raw power Rafael Nadal and Austrian aggression Dominic Thiem set up a round-robin battle at ATP Finals 2020.
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