Karan Rastogi Thread ...

[nkoth]

So the question remains then whether he'll show up in Hong Kong for the Junior Championships, or whether because of the Belgaum wildcard he had withdrawn from the HK tourney.

If that's the case, he has no where to play this week because of the flight difficulty.

[Kumar]

Looks like Karan could be the future of indian tennis.
Letz hope he can maintain this form in the senior ranks


Go Karan

[PKBasu]

I wasn't following the details of junior tennis as avidly then, but I don't think Leander made as many waves at this age in the world junior tournaments as Karan has made.
I recall that Leander was unseeded at the Australian Open when he was 17. Of course, he beat top-seeded Jan Kodes (jr) in the first round (effectively ending the latter's ambitions in tennis, evidently) and went on to make the final. Leander had also won the national men's title at 16 (something Karan hasn't achieved -- perhaps because he hasn't played the nationals, but also perhaps because there is more depth at the middle-levels of Indian tennis today). Karan will almost certainly be seeded at next year's AO juniors, and very highly indeed if he plays the Florida event in December.

[nitin gupta]

where is karan playing right now.is he playing indian future circuit in nov. dec.it seems he missed sri lanks circuit for the sake of training.i am sure he will be back in time for the futures

[PKBasu]

Karan is training at the Bolletieri academy in Florida. It is prestigious enough to be accepted there, and the stint should do him a lot of good. Most indications are that he will play the India Futures.

[nitin gupta]

thanks for information.i understand training at nick bolletieri is very expensive and exorbitant.is some one sponsoring karan.

[jayakris]

He has some sponsorship, but I would think Bollitieri academy itself would be quite interested in having him there..

Jay

[kathiresan_v]

wow...that's reallyy great

Kathir

[Kumar]

Does anyone know the future plans for Karan. How long does he intend to play in juniors and when he intends to turn pro?

He seem to be our best young hope !!!!

[BSharma]

The Bollitieri Tennis Academy in Florida can be a great place to sharpern the tennis skills if the Academy takes a special interest in the player. The Academy is home to top notch young tennis players as well as to less talented teenagers whose parents are rich and can afford the high price. The two sets of players are treated differently. I am sure that the Academy views Karan as a good prospect and will put its better coaches to work with him. I am glad that Karan is taking the time to improve his skills at a good facility.

[jayakris]

Yes, Karan is certainly among their elite group. There is a big difference between the guys who are there mostly to brag about, and the true prospects who are there for serious work. The academy clearly knows who is who and treats them accordingly.

Jay

[Dhruv]

Karan has a WC into the futures event in Dehradun along with Somdev.

The tourney will be followed in the thread for the Dehradun event here

[gvhvhg]

Karan at the TATA open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jayakris]

Yeah, go Karan!! .. Big break to play in the main draw at Chennai .. And don't put it past him to pull off a huge surprise.

Jay