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Payal Ahuja

Payal Ahuja is a Tennis Author at EssentiallySports. She has extensive experience in delivering lectures as a faculty for tests like GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and IELTS. Payal is an avid sports fan, with a particular interest in tennis and cricket. Watching Nadal and Serena dominate over the years made her fall in love with the sport and occasionally pick up a racket and test her tennis skills on the courts. Apart from playing recreational tennis, Payal is also a fitness enthusiast and a freestyle dancer. Being a cancer survivor, she is determined to do what she loves and writing about her favorite tennis stars is a step in this direction.

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‘I Said No to Everything’ – Martina Navratilova Elaborates on How She Found Balance in Life Post Her Retirement From Tennis.

Martina Navratilova sheds light on the different phases of her life while finding the right balance after retiring from tennis.

‘I’m Not Happy at All’- Current World No.1 Expresses Her Concerns About ITF and WTA Being Uncooperative

Current top seed, Iga Swiatek, shows her disappointment against WTA and ITF for keeping two major finals just a day apart leaving no practice time.

‘If She Leaves Me’ – Andre Agassi Says He Will Take Half of Everything if Steffi Graf Leaves Him in a Hilarious Interview

The tennis power couple Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf sat down for an interview, and talked about life after tennis and staying away from the spotlight.

‘Nobody Died..’ – Coach Downplays Roger Federer’s Retirement as He Predicts Swiss Maestro’s Future

The Swiss legend's coach opens up about what Roger Federer has to offer to the sport after his retirement from professional tennis.

“Never Forgot to Return the Ball”: Mother Lynette, Rafael Nadal, Anna Wintour and Others Raise a Toast to Roger Federer

Roger Federer receives a sweet tribute from Moet & Chandon in the form of a video featuring well-known celebrities, including his mother

“James Bond Playing Ping Pong”: Fans Mesmerized as Roger Federer Warms up for His ‘Last Dance’

Fans react as Roger Federer and Diego Schwartzman take part in a friendly game of ping pong as the Swiss Maestro is gearing up for his last match.

‘Some Getting Paid 10-12 Million’- Victoria Azarenka’s Sarcastic Swipe at WTA While Talking About Humongous Salaries of College Football Coaches With Former NFL Star

Victoria Azarenka, a Belarussian star, speaks with Brandon Marshall about the amount of money paid to college football coaches. 

‘Fell in Love With Chicken Curry’- When Chris Evert Revealed How Her Friendship With a Tennis Icon Improved Her Palate

The time when Chris Evert opened up about developing great liking towards chicken curry as she became friends with a famous Indian tennis duo.

‘Kids Were Let Off School’ – Legendary Tennis Player Opens Up About Playing The Best Match Against Chris Evert in Front of Queen Elizabeth II

The British tennis great, Virginia Wade talks about her epochal win in 1977 against former World No.1 Chris Evert before Queen Elizabeth II

Iconic Hall of Famer Pens Down Charming Roger Federer Moment With Late Queen Elizabeth II at Wimbledon: ‘Everybody Had Big Eyes”

Former British tennis star, Virginia Wade reminisces a beautiful Wimbledon moment where Roger Federer was awestruck by the late Queen.

‘Serena Sacrificed a Lot to Bring Olympia to This World’ – Husband Alexis Ohanian Reveals Serena Williams’ Struggles Juggling Tennis and Family Life

Serena Williams' husband and tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian opened up about their daughter being the main passion for the tennis ace.

“He Ain’t Got This’ – When Andre Agassi‘s Pin-Point Accuracy Shocked Swiss Maestro Roger Federer

Roger Federer gets stunned by Andre Agassi's speed and accuracy as he served at him during a charity doubles match in 2010.
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