Dr. Balraj Shukla

Dr. Balraj Shukla is a Pediatric Dentist (Teeth), Percussionist (Tabla) and a Sports Writer (Tennis). Apart from setting children free from dental pain and forever being a student of Indian Classical Music, he has been passionately writing about the innards of Lawn Tennis, related statistical analysis and intriguing historical tales.

Indian tennis legend Ramanathan Krishnan

'I need tennis to come up to a high level in India' — desires...

A living legend, the Madras Magician, Ramanathan Krishnan, a former World No. 3, reflects on his heydays and the current ...

Dr. Balraj Shukla12 Aug 2021 5:03 AM GMT

'8 years of effort is needed for an Olympic medal prospect in Indian...

Discussing the state of Indian tennis, former Olympian and ace tennis player Nirupama Sanjeev, suggests how India's...

Dr. Balraj Shukla6 Aug 2021 5:34 AM GMT

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal won his debut Tokyo Olympics match against Denis Istomin

Tokyo Olympics: 25 years later, Sumit Nagal creates history in Indian...

Sumit Nagal ends the match-winning drought of Indian tennis players in singles by entering the second round of Men's...

Dr. Balraj Shukla24 July 2021 11:10 AM GMT

EXCLUSIVE - Sania Mirza: 'Need to punch above our weight to make an...

Eager to decorate her career with a maiden Olympic medal, 6-time Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza reveals her plans in an ...

Dr. Balraj Shukla21 Jun 2021 4:28 AM GMT

Ankita Raina Karman Kaur Thandi Billie Jean Kings Cup Tennis

'Olympic dream is a reality now!' says Indian tennis ace Ankita Raina

In an exclusive conversation with The Bridge, Ankita Raina talks about her Olympic debut in Tokyo and excitement to...

Dr. Balraj Shukla16 Jun 2021 6:55 AM GMT

'If Osaka needs time to heal, she should be supported and not...

The former World No.1 Naomi Osaka said in her statement that 'people have no regard for athletes' mental health.

Dr. Balraj Shukla6 Jun 2021 8:15 AM GMT

Forgotten Heroes | Nora Polley - First woman to represent India at the ...

It was not the tricolour back then. A red-coloured civil ensign bore the Union Jack in the top left. A complex but...

Dr. Balraj Shukla29 July 2020 5:57 AM GMT

I've received abusive messages threatening me and my family — Ankita...

The Nation's No.1 female tennis player in the singles category, Ankita Raina, explains us the dark clouds that hover...

Dr. Balraj Shukla29 Jan 2020 11:08 AM GMT

Tennis: India's Suresh Maurya joins the mentor elite

He keeps telling his students to 'Get stronger every day.' Now, following his own ideology, he has been inducted in one...

Dr. Balraj Shukla5 Jan 2020 11:22 AM GMT

2020 Davis Cup: India find an old nemesis in Croatia

In September 1995, India faced Croatia in the first round of the qualifying draw at the Davis Cup. Two Indians and two...

Dr. Balraj Shukla1 Dec 2019 10:12 AM GMT

Buenos Aires CH Final: Sumit Nagal vs Facundo Bagnis — Preview

The ninth edition of the Challenger de Buenos Aires will feature Sumit Nagal and home favourite Facundo Bagnis in the...

Dr. Balraj Shukla29 Sep 2019 3:35 PM GMT

Winless for 61 weeks: A state of concern for Indian women's tennis?

It has been more than a year since Indian tennis saw a female player win a tour-level main draw match. Decoding the...

Dr. Balraj Shukla23 Sep 2019 6:45 AM GMT

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