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Finally, it seems Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza has decided to revert to former coach S. Narendranath, with whom she feels comfortable and who has helped her as a junior following her Wimbledon success.
The decision of taking Narendranath on board incidentally comes exactly a year after she decided to take along a 'travelling coach.' While, John Farrington was roped in sometime during July last year, it was Aussie legend Tony Roach who helped her prepare for 2006 prior to the Australian Open.
The world No 40 will thus have Narendranath in tow as coach-cum-hitting partner apart from being a guide as she begins to tackle the gruelling hard court season, which has already begun in Cincinnati.
Narendranath, who runs his own academy — GVK Pro Tennis Academy — at Hyderabad, thus replaces former Davis Cupper Asif Ismail, who was roped in for a five-week stint which ended after Wimbledon. Ismail — who is part of the Hong Kong-based Peter Burwash Academy - it is learnt was committed to his academy, which could not match Sania's programme for the rest of 2006.
However, Narendranath was not sure of how long he would tour with Sania, but it seems that the agreement would be up to the US Open.
Having known Sania as a junior, Narendranath, speaking from Hyderabad to The Indian Express, confirmed the Mirzas' interest in him joining Sania.
"It just happened, I was asked and I said why not," informed Narendranath. While it is a known fact that Sania when in Hyderabad has always sought to practice with Narendranath, the coach informed that, after the French Open Sania "quite a few times," practiced with him at his academy.
Having been around Sania since a junior, Narendranath — who is well attuned to Sania's game and her mindset — is observed by tennis experts as a good sign. For it would be Narendranath's experience as a coach, which includes being part of the Indian juniors, coupled with his mental match-up with Sania that could help boost Sania's sagging confidence.

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  • The four air-conditioned indoor tennis courts at the Leonia Holistic Destination in Shamirpet near Hyderabad. Photo: V.V. Subrahmanyam
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    The four air-conditioned indoor tennis courts at the Leonia Holistic Destination in Shamirpet near Hyderabad. Photo: V.V. Subrahmanyam
  • Former national tennis champion and Davis Cup squad member S. Narendranath. Photo: V.V. Subrahmanyam
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    Former national tennis champion and Davis Cup squad member S. Narendranath. Photo: V.V. Subrahmanyam
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    Former national tennis champion and Davis Cup squad member S. Narendranath. Photo: V.V. Subrahmanyam
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Leonia Resorts could soon transform into a hub of various sports in Hyderabad

In a clear departure from the regular leisure activities that resorts organise, Leonia Resorts at Shamirpet is set to become a major hub of tennis activity in the city. This is because the top brass of Phoenix, its front organisation, is already in touch with the famous Sanchez-Casal Tennis Academy in Barcelona to have a long-term exchange programme in tennis and related activities.
Reason? This air-conditioned indoor venue happens to be the first of its kind in India with four full-fledged courts and taraflex flooring already in place. “We have decided to be more player and parents-friendly. The amount of expenditure they have to bear even to participate in events over the years are high, as the venues are usually in one place and the accommodation is at another. Here at Leonia, it is all-in-one, thus cutting down on costs drastically; we have about 150 rooms available,” says Bharat Varma, Managing Partner, Phoenix.
In its first major move, the venue will host the Asian under-14 tennis championship to be held from August 2.
“Earlier, the top brass of Sanchez Academy was keen to have one of their branches in Singapore. But, with that idea dropped, when we contacted them, they showed interest; we hope to have a long-term accord with them related to tennis activity,” says Bharat even as sports consultant and tennis coach D. R. C. Kiron engages the young talent in a training session.
Former Davis Cupper S. Narendranath is excited on having a first look at the venue. “This looks really good; it’s weather proof and can easily host many international events,” he opines, with a glance at the spectators gallery too.
This forms part of Phoenix’s bigger plans for sports. Leonia resorts would soon boast of an international standard 1.2 km karting track which would enable Phoenix to host a National championship and also Corporate championships.
“A cricket stadium meeting all specifications is nearing completion at the Leonia and we hope to usher in a sports culture. The bigger plans include setting up full-fledged Academies in some of the major disciplines including cricket, badminton,” concludes Bharat.



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Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza shops in Manhattan along with her father Imran Mirza (centre) and coach Narendranath.Sania lost her final event in the US Open on Monday when she and South African partner Liezel Huber lost their third round match in the women's doubles event.
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HYDERABAD, OCT. 23. Former State champion S. Narendranath defeated Jayanth Kade of Maharashtra 6-4, 6-2 in the above-35 singles competition of the Byrraju Satyanarayana Raju all-India veterans prize money invitation tennis tournament conducted by the Greenlands Cultural Association (GCA) which concluded here on Friday.
In the above-55 doubles competition, the title was won by R.I. Singh and Atul Gurjar of Delhi who defeated T.A.P.N. Rao of AP and Srikanth Parekh of Maharashtra 4-6, 7-5, 7-5.
During the tournament, a participant, Mr. Mubarak from Chennai, suffered a heart attack and had to undergo a bypass surgery. The Byrraju family helped him meet his medical expenses and the GCA also contributed a sum of Rs. 50,000 to Mr. Mubarak for his daughter's marriage.
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Former Davis Cupper Vasudev Reddy and former national champion S. Narendranath are encouraging young talent by offering financial, emotional and resource support besides focusing on the game

Tennis players Amineni Shivani and S. Rashmikaa are being mentored by former champions S. Vasudeva Reddy and S. Narendranath.
Tennis players Amineni Shivani and S. Rashmikaa are being mentored by former champions S. Vasudeva Reddy and S. Narendranath.
It is an extension of their coaching stint far beyond the tennis court. Former Davis Cupper Vasudev Reddy and former national champion S. Narendranath, who run the NVK Tennis Academy, have joined hands with Empower Sport through which they encourage young talent by offering financial, emotional and resource support, besides focussing on the finer aspects of the game.
And they have started their ‘mission’ with the 13-year-old tennis player Amineni Shivani, India No. 3 in the under-14 category, and Shrivalli Rashmikaa, ranked No. 10 in the same category.
Shivani, a student of Meridian School, will be representing India in the 2015 ITF Asia girls under 14 Development Championship (Division I) having won the singles title and finishing runner-up in the Aurangabad Nationals recently. She was also second in the ‘Road to Wimbledon’ tournament held recently.
Not being new to Asian circuit, Shivani, who was runner-up in both singles and doubles in the recent Pune Asian Championship, is now focussing on the ITF juniors circuit. “I am grateful to Dodla Dairy for supporting my tennis career. I am confident of living up to the expectations of my coaches,” she says.
Rashmikaa of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has also been a consistent performer with six semi-final appearances in the Super Series events. Proving that her performance in the domestic circuit is no flash in the pan, she also has made it to the last four stages of Asian under-14 circuit twice besides winning gold in the CBSE National School Games in Indore.
“I am lucky to find Asterminids Enterprise Solutions as my sponsor and hope to do well in the circuit. I love this sport and dream of making it big,” she explained.
And, both Mr. Narendranath and Mr. Vasudeva insist that the young girls have lot of promise.
“But again, the key to be a successful player is what kind of an effort you put in to reach your goals. The best part is that they don’t complain of long training sessions and are really passionate about the sport,” they concluded.
Former Davis Cupper Vasudev Reddy and former national champion S. Narendranath are encouraging young talent by offering financial, emotional and resource support besides focusing on the game
Mr. Narendranath
Mr.S.Narendranadh
Director Coaching
    Playing Abilities:
  • National Hard Court Winner – 1982
  • National Runner-up four times 1984, 1995, 1987, 1989
  • Ranked in the top 4 of the country for 10 years ( 1983-1993)
  • Coached in the USA from 1983 to 1993 at Welby Van Horn Tennis Academy at Florida.
  • Traveled as Indian Men’s team coach on Futures Circuit.
  • Traveled as Indian Jr.Team Coach on ITF Circuit to the Far East 2002 & 2004.
  • Coach of the Andhra Pradesh Tennis Team for National Games, in which AP bagged max. Gold Medals.
  • Coach of Indian Boys U/14 team in ASIA OCEIANA GROUP in Australia 2005 & coach of U/14 Team in 2006 Jakarta.
  • ITF Grade II & I.
  • Attended Asian Coaches conference in Dubai – 2002.
Mr. Vasudeva Reddy
Mr.M.Vasudeva Reddy
Advisor Coaching
    Playing Abilities:
  • Davis Cup Squad Member 91-94 with USA, Slovakia, Croatia, Great Britain & South Africa.
  • SAF GAMES Gold Medalist – 1991 & Two Silver Medalists.
  • Highest Jr.World Ranking – 18.
  • Highest ATP ranking – 378.
  • Played in Jr.Wimbledon & US Open 1992.
  • National Winner – 1997.
  • National Runner – up 7 times (1992, 1993, 1994, 1996) Hard & Grass.
  • Coaching in USA from 1997 at Kutchers’ Sports Academy Till Now.
  • ITF Grade II & I.
  • Traveled as National Coach with Indian Team to Far East countries in the ITF Jr.Circuit – 2003 and Australian Open – 2008.
Mr. Koti Reddy
Mr.V.Koti Reddy
Managing Director

Mr. Koti Reddy got in to the scene he started thinking and developing the academy with international facilities like synthetic courts with lighting, running track, Yoga Centre, and highly sophisticated gym for tennis and fitness.

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It’s not about being Sania, it’s about playing tennis

By N Jagannath Das
Published: 22nd June 2009 08:07 AM
Last Updated: 15th May 2012 11:04 PM
HYDERABAD: The success of Sania Mirza has seen a rise in tennis coaching camps since the last five years.
Every parent dreams of their ward evolving into an international tennis player. As a result, any child who is a budding tennis player is under immediate pressure. Says Vasudeva Reddy, former national champion and member of the Davis Cup team: “It is true. Sania is a role model. She is a big influence on young tennis players in the city.
Parents have realised that tennis can actually be a career for their children. In a way it is leading young people to enter the sport.
There is renewed awareness about the game. At the same time, sometimes parents are hasty and overtly anxious. They push their children too much which results in kids losing interest in the game.” Vasudeva, along with S Narendra Nath, the former National hard court winner, who are coaching at NVK Tennis Academy at Izzathnagar, near Madhapur, feel that there should be better understanding between the coach, parent and the child. “It needs systematic planning. We should realise that facilities in the city have improved tremendously in the last few years. We have seen plenty of tennis camps coming up. It is a good sign. But there is little planning in promoting and nurturing talent,” he said.
According to Vasudeva, children should enjoy the game or atmosphere from the age of five till they are 12. “It is where the basics are taught and a strong foundation for a career is made. One should always remember that a child begins to develop seriousness about the game from the age 14 to 17. That is where the coaches play a big role by emphasising on fitness, strength and the game,” said Vasudeva.
Narendra Nath, thinks the parents have to be patient. “Great players did not achieve success overnight. It was careful planning and hard work. It is important to have a sports culture,” said Narendra Nath.
For these two former national players, coaching young children at NVK Tennis Academy, is enjoyable and challenging. “It was not easy to build a tennis academy. We had to run from pillar to post for a land but thanks to V Koti Reddy, who showed interest in promoting the sport, we have been able to run an academy now. In fact, even while laying the eight tennis courts (four clay court and four synthetic), it needed a lot of running around. We finally got help through people like GVK and MC consultants,” he said.
The academy has 20 coaching staff. “We are looking to modern training. The emphasis is on fitness and the game,” said Vasudeva.
T he academy has ITF ranking players like Alla Srekar, Alla Abishek, Sheikh Abdulla and Gunaganti Janaki. Apart from that, some sub-junior talent like Gunaganti Sruthakerti, Aproop Reddy, Raveena Reddy, Raveena Reddy, Sheikh Osama, Tarunath, Ajit Pandya, Sai Nikhil, Nayanika Reddy and Alla Mrinalini, who have been performing well in subjunior tournaments, are training at this centre.  
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