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One of India's most highly accomplished coaches joins DOAPTC to talk tennis. Balachandran Manikkath or Balu as his friends call him, joins Candy to cover his role at the Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy, which includes a pivotal role in shaping the careers of several of India’s top tennis players,
Beyond his coaching credentials, Balu holds a distinguished playing career and therefore, his deep understanding of the game, both as a former top-level competitor and as a seasoned coach gives DOAPTC a deeply insightful look into tennis at the highest level. Included in the conversation is the state of Indian Tennis; the players to look out for and how Rohan Bopanna is taking matters into his own hands.
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"Balachandran Manikkath" is an episode of Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach. Runtime 34 min. Published October 13, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.