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A grass-court tennis snob, I have learned to appreciate other surfaces. I play primarily on hard courts though.

Prasant's Recent Articles

CINCINNATI - AUGUST 23: Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the Singles Final during day seven of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters on August 23, 2009 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

2009 US Open: Defining Greatness

Published 2 months ago
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WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Andy Murray of Great Britain holds his hip during the men's singles fourth round match against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland on Day Seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 29, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

There's Something About Murray - Human or Cyborg?

Published 4 months ago
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PARIS - JUNE 03: Serena Williams of USA feels the pressure during the Women's Singles Quarter Final match against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia on day eleven of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 3, 2009 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

2009 Wimbledon Preview: Serena Williams—Depravity in Paradise

Published 4 months ago
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PARIS - JUNE 05: Roger Federer of Switzerland gathers his thoughts during the Men's Singles Semi Final match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina on day thirteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 5, 2009 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Bigger Than the Game: The Triumph Of The Human Spirit

Published 5 months ago
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Leroy Watson responded to a comment on If Roger Federer Were an Animal, Which Would He Be?
Prasant Tangirala responded to a comment on 2009 US Open: Defining Greatness
Prasant Tangirala responded to a comment on 2009 US Open: Defining Greatness

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Favorite Athletes

Patrick Rafter, Dhyan Chand, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid, Tim Duncan,
Favorite Sports Teams

San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Indian and Australian cricket teams, Red Sox, New England Patriots,
Favorite Coaches

Jeff van Gundy, Bill Belichick
All Time Sports Moment

Venkatesh Prasad knocking back Aamir Sohail's off-stump in 1996 Cricket World Cup quarter-finals
Most Memorable Game Attended

Pre-WC exhibition D/N match between India-Pak at Nehru stadium in Delhi in 1987
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Roger Federer's record of 20 consecutive GS semi appearances (and counting!)
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher

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by Sudeshna
about 1 month ago

We witnessed an absolutely eventful US Open this time, dotted with numerous incidents. Here's a pictorial compilation of all those moments in the singles draw which stood out and caught our attention during those 15 days.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256972-some-moments-to-remember-from-the-2009-us-open

Hope u can have a look into it.

Thanks.
by Xeno-philous
2 months ago

Prasant,
This is my master piece, for your joyful reading.

Your comment is my oxygen. Hope you won't asphyxiate me.

Visit once, please.

"Drawing Roger Federer's Blood: An Indelible Joy of 30 Seconds."

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247641-drawing-roger-federers-blood-an-indeliable-joy-of-30-seconds

Thanks,
Xeno
by Conor
3 months ago

My tribute to Roger,
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219213-a-poem-for-roger-federer
Thanks.
by Dann
4 months ago

He mate

wrote a piece which I tried to make my master piece. Could you please cheack it out. Don't be scared of telling me if it is bad

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200865-painting-my-sports-idol
by Rajat
5 months ago

Hey Prashant, I tried to give a different perspective to Pete's glory at Wimbledon.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/198920-pete-sampras-and-the-irony-called-wimbledon
by Dann
5 months ago

Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13
by clarabella
5 months ago

Thanks for becoming a fan - now I see your bio, I can see why!
I'll check out your articles this evening (when I'm not at work!).
Nice to hear from a new name!
by claudia
5 months ago

HI Prasant!

I was considering a Humor article on Uncle Toni & his remarks on Spanish radio about the Paris fans. One wirter here at Bleacher Report was appalled and called for Tio Tony's head. I though Toni's remarks were funny. Toni basically said that it was a French/Spanish thing, that they were jealous of the Spanish players' success.

In the humor article I was thinking of next year's FO, when Toni comes to his coaches seat and the fans boo him, that the next day he arrives with Spanish football players, in a not too subtle hint about the Spanish success in soccer...

But I'm not familiar enough with European soccer and how it has unfolded in the last few decades. Can you help me a bit? You're the big soccer fan!

Is French soccer more successful than Spanish soccer? If, for the purposes of this article, Toni had a few Spanish stars in his box, could the French draw upon some French past soccer stars to make a not too subtle point, and then could the Spanish draw upon some older soccer stars - going back further in time until some doddering folks come out?

Can you help me out with some names??

best,
-c
by Long John
5 months ago

hi P .... fill out a bio so that we can know a bit more about you - liked your grades article
by claudia
5 months ago

Maradona over Pele? You cannot be serious!! :-)

You're funny! Well, I remember Maradona's outrageous personality! LOL

thanks for the comments on my background!
by Rajat
5 months ago

Hey Prashant,

I feel you might want to have a look at this - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/184376-sampras-and-becker-hannover-1996-unbelievable-attack
by Blaine
5 months ago

Tennis community:
It is not too late to make a difference!
You can help. Please give a read and "pay this forward" Some things are bigger than sports.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182116-fallen-san-francisco-49ers-et-a
by Rajat
5 months ago

Thanks, Prashant for the fan add!

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2009 US Open: Defining Greatness

There's Something About Murray - Human or Cyborg?

2009 Wimbledon Preview: Serena Williams—Depravity in Paradise

Bigger Than the Game: The Triumph Of The Human Spirit

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