Saketh Myneni is an Indian tennis player. Sarkes joined the Indian Davis Cup team in 2014 and won the Arjuna Award in 2017. At the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, he won the mixed doubles gold medal with Sania Mirza. Sakes also won a silver medal in the men’s doubles competition at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Wiki/Biography
Saketh Myneni was born on Monday, 19 October 1987 (36 years old; as of 2023) in Viyuru town, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh state, India. His zodiac sign is Libra. Saketh studied at Timpany High School in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. In 2006, Saketh Myneni received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Alabama. He graduated in 2010 with a double major in finance and economics.
Saketh Myneni while attending the University of Alabama
appearance
Height: 6′4″
Weight: 85kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
Saketh’s father’s name was Prasad Myneni. His mother’s name is Saroja Myneni.
Saketh Myneni’s parents Prasad Myneni and Saroja Myneni
wife and children
Saketh Myneni married Sri Lakshmi Anumolu. The couple first fell in love until Sax proposed to her on September 14, 2016, at the official Davis Cup dinner. The couple got married on December 22, 2016.
Saketh Myneni and Sri Lakshmi Anumolu
Profession
Saketh Myneni started playing tennis when he was 11 years old. His goal is to improve his physical fitness. Saketh started training with coach PK Kisore at Vizag Women’s Club. He then moved to Hyderabad and started training under coach CV Nagaraj. He continued his training while studying at the University of Alabama in the United States. Talking about his experience in the United States, Sachs mentioned that he became mature and disciplined in tennis during his college years. When asked about his degree, he said:
This is my first large-scale contact abroad. I grew as a person there. It’s the best education I’ve ever had… There’s a lot of difference in tennis coaching facilities and infrastructure in the United States. There’s a much stronger commitment to tennis there… I have a double major in finance and economics. I’m glad I did. I received a scholarship to get an education and improve my game. My major is investment banking and insurance. I think I can use it for many years. It has to be used somewhere. It has helped me personally since I was introduced to this world, and it will help me a lot when I later go into marketing or other fields. “
Saketh Myneni plays for the University of Alabama
Sakesi won several games and tournaments during his time at the University of Alabama. Saketh Myneni first joined the Indian Davis Cup team during the 2014 Davis Cup. He partnered with Rohan Bopanna in the doubles event and won the doubles and singles matches. He also won his first Challenger title at SBI Challengers in 2014 with his partner Sanam Singh. The team also won the Delhi Challengers Championship in 2014. At the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, Sarkes won the mixed doubles gold medal with Sania Mirza and the men’s doubles silver medal with teammate Sanam Singh.
Saketh Myneni and Sania Mirza pose with their mixed doubles gold medals from the 2014 Incheon Asian Games
In October 2014, Sarkes won the Indore Challenge and in October 2015, he triumphed at the Vietnam Open. Throughout his doubles career, he and his partner Sanam Singh won many championships, such as the 2014 Kolkata Challenger Tennis Championships, the 2015 and 2016 New Delhi Challenger Tennis Championships, etc. Saketh Myneni’s success continued as he played an important role in India’s Davis Cup victory over South Korea in 2016, helping India secure a place in the Davis Cup World Group play-offs. Eligibility.
Saketh Myneni competes in the 2016 Davis Cup
Saketh also won the China Shenzhen Challenge in 2018. His tennis activities were significantly curtailed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He competed in two tournaments and competed in seven professional matches. Speaking about the financial difficulties he has been facing, Sacks said:
It was really difficult for me to manage, especially financially, because I couldn’t find sponsors. I first invested the money I earned as a coach before turning pro. We pay for travel, accommodation, nutrition, coaching and training out of our own pocket. Even after winning medals at the 2014 Asian Games, there was no funding or help from the government or the national sports association. Indian tennis players need a system to support them in achieving their dreams of winning Olympic medals and singles Grand Slam titles from an early age. “
In 2021 and 2022, his focus turns to ITF (International Tennis Federation) doubles success and return to Challenger level. In 2023, he won the Bangkok Open and made his Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open with partner Yuki Bhambri.
Saketh Myneni (right) and Yuki Bhambri at the 2023 Bangkok Open
Their first Grand Slam victory came at Roland Garros in 2023, when they defeated the French team of Arthur Lijndeknych and Enzo Cuoco. Additionally, he made his debut as a substitute pair with Yuki Bhambri at Wimbledon 2023. Saketh Myneni and partner Ramkumar Ramanathan won the silver medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Saketh Myneni (right) and Ramkumar Ramanathan pose with their silver medals at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China
After winning the silver medal in the 19th Asian Games, Andhra Pradesh Tourism and Youth Development Minister RK Roja talked about providing a job to Sarkes. She also said the government intends to allocate land to build a tennis academy. RK Roya said,
Chief Minister Jagan Reddy, Advisor Sajjala Ramakrishna and myself discussed this and decided to give a job to Saketh Myneni. The government is willing to provide land to Saketh Myneni to open a tennis academy in the state. Saketh Myneni is an inspiration to others in the sports and gaming world. Tennis is an expensive sport and he went through many obstacles to win the Asian silver medal during his 12-year tennis career. “
Saketh Myneni (right) with Andhra Pradesh Tourism and Youth Development Minister RK Roja
Sakes said in an interview after winning the silver medal at the 19th Asian Games,
Winning my third medal at the Asian Games is a great feeling. It just reminds you that you still have a lot to give. I owe a lot to my wife for this medal. The Asian Games silver medal is a huge morale booster for me as I chase my dream of representing India at the 2024 Paris Olympics. I’m aware of the challenges ahead, the biggest one being to stay consistent on the ATP Tour and keep improving my ranking. This is definitely not going to be easy. “
In 2023, Saketh won the Nonthaburi Challenge in Thailand and the Girona Challenge in Spain. As of November 2023, Sacks is ranked 92nd in the ATP Tour doubles rankings.
Saketh Myneni (left) and Yuki Bhambri pose with the trophies they won at the Girona Challenge in Spain
medal
gold
- 2014: Participated in the doubles competition of the 17th Asian Games with teammate Sanam Singh in Incheon, South Korea.
- 2019: Doubles competition at the 13th South Asian Games in Nepal.
silver
- 2014: Participated in the mixed doubles competition of the 17th Asian Games with teammate Sania Mirza in Incheon, South Korea.
- 2016: Singles competition at the 12th South Asian Games in India.
- 2019: Singles competition at the 13th South Asian Games in Nepal.
- 2023: Participate in the men’s doubles competition with teammate Ramkumar Ramanathan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Thanks to our tennis players for the great news.Congratulations to our men’s doubles team @ramkumar1994 and @SakethMyneni Won Asian Games silver medal. Their amazing teamwork amazed us all. My best wishes for their next endeavors. pic.twitter.com/aA8dnIpoWK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 29, 2023
Awards
- Saketh Myneni was awarded the Sports Youth Achievement Award at the Sakshi Excellence Awards event 2016.
- Saketh Myneni was awarded the Arjuna Award (formally known as the Arjuna Award for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games) in 2017 for his achievements in lawn tennis.
Saketh Myneni receives Arjuna Award from former President Ram Nath Kovind
Favorites
- Surface (playing tennis): Hard and grass surfaces
- Tennis Shots: Serve and Volley
- Championships: Australian Open and US Open.
- TV series: Friends
- Dialogue: “Why so serious?”
Facts/Trivia
- Saketh Myneni is also known by his nicknames “Saké” and “Saki”.
- Sacks loved animals and nature.
Saketh Myneni expresses his appreciation for nature on his Instagram account
- Saketh’s hobbies include watching movies (Telugu, Hindi and English) and TV shows, listening to music and reading comic books. In his free time, Saketh also enjoys dining with friends, watching movies, or attending concerts.
- Saketh Myneni’s childhood idol was American tennis player Andre Agassi.
Saketh Myneni’s childhood inspiration: Andre Agassi
- Saketh Myneni says he is a foodie who loves all food but hates fast food.
- Saketh has participated in many sports and started running track and field at the age of 14. When asked about the one thing he would change about his past, Saketh said he wished he had started running track and field at the age of 10.
- In an interview, Saketh Myneni said that he is a “low-key” person. When asked what he likes to do in his free time, he said:
I hang out with friends all the time, go out to movies, weddings, events. I’m everywhere. I am joking. But I’m never home. I make friends easily. When I first went to America, I didn’t have any friends there. I had to make friends, which was easy for me because of the way I interacted with people. I’m calm. But whether I’m a good friend or not, maybe you should ask Sania (Mirza) that question. However, I’m pretty sure I’m someone I can rely on because no matter what I do, I always have a clear mind. “
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