
Mintu Tomar is a Senior Tennis Journalist at EssentiallySports, specializing in the WTA beat and Grand Slam coverage. With a journalism career spanning over 10 years across sports and entertainment media, he combines long‑term trend‑spotting with sharp match‑day analysis. At ES, Mintu’s work often blends on‑court breakdowns with behind‑the‑scenes context. In his coverage of Coco Gauff’s Qatar Open upset, he unpacked tactical advice from Serena Williams’ former coach, showing how elite insights influence rising talent. As part of the ES Think Tank, he helps identify breakout storylines and shape analytical angles for the newsroom. Before focusing on tennis, Mintu covered esports and the broader gaming industry at Sportskeeda, with a focus on major titles like Call of Duty, and has written extensively on entertainment, technology, politics, and lifestyle for multiple digital platforms. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and International Law & Diplomacy.
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Alexander Bublik Admits “It’s Our Fault” After Valentin Vacherot’s Stunning Shanghai Masters Run
Alexander Bublik issues strong wake-up call to rivals after Valentin Vacherot's Shanghai Masters heroics in Alcaraz and Sinner's absence.

Jannik Sinner Breaks Silence on Davis Cup Controversy With a Bold Stance: “Accept All the Criticism”
Former World No.1 Jannik Sinner makes his stance clear on Davis Cup controversy while confirming plans for Paris challenge.

Elena Rybakina Clears Thoughts on Scheduling Chaos as She Nears WTA Finals Qualification: “Feeling a Little Bit Tired”
Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina gets honest on scheduling hurdles as she nearly confirms her WTA Finals ticket for Riyadh.

Coco Gauff Makes Feelings Clear on New Coach Ahead of WTA Finals: “Don’t Want to Waste Anymore Time”
Two-time slam queen Coco Gauff shares feedback on new biomechanics coach two months after collaborating with him to fix performance woes.

Jannik Sinner’s Davis Cup Withdrawal Addressed by Team Captain as Bold Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Parallel Drawn
Davis Cup captain makes an honest admission over Jannik Sinner amid backlash over his withdrawal from Italy's campaign.

Jannik Sinner Hints Another Carlos Alcaraz Exhibition After Delivering “Big Slap” to Italian Tennis
After skipping national duties in Davis Cup, Jannik Sinner's cryptic post teases another showdown with arch rival Carlos Alcaraz.

Mirra Andreeva’s WTA Finals Hopes Threatened Amid Unexpected Visa Turmoil
Mirra Andreeva's WTA Finals hopes shattered after a brutal reason forces her out of Tokyo while jeopardizing her qualification chances.

Coco Gauff’s Coach Admits Tough Truth About What Lies Ahead if Her Long-Term Goal Falters
Coco Gauff's biomechanics coach issues discusses her long and short term goals, before issuing a potential warning.

Andy Roddick Flags Key Issue With Novak Djokovic’s PTPA: “It Hasn’t Worked”
Former American tennis star Andy Roddick delivers his honest take on Novak Djokovic's 'Monopoly' comments and PTPA's reality.

Ben Shelton Admits Difficult Truth About Securing First Win Since Brutal US Open Injury
American ATP star Ben Shelton makes an honest confession on his comeback after a painful journey following the US Open.

Serena Williams’ Ex-Coach Calls Out TNT Sports After Novak Djokovic Retirement Remark Backfires
Ex-Australian WTA icon and Serena Williams' former trainer slams TNT Sports after seeing her Novak Djokovic remark taken out-of-context.

Jannik Sinner’s $6 Million Win Over Carlos Alcaraz Dismissed as “Worthless” Ahead of ATP Finals
Former Italian ATP icon devalues Jannik Sinner's $6 million triumph despite dominating arch rival Carlos Alcaraz at Six Kings Slam.
