Saketh Myneni is an Indian tennis player. Saketh joined the Indian Davis Cup team in 2014. He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2017. She won the gold medal for mixed doubles at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games with Sania Mirza. Saket also won a silver medal in the men’s doubles event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Wiki/Biography
Saketh Myneni was born on Monday, 19 October 1987 (age 36 years; as in 2023) in Vuyyuru town in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, India. His zodiac sign is Libra. Saket studied at Timpani Senior Secondary School in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. In 2006, Saketh Myneni received a sports scholarship to attend the University of Alabama. He graduated in 2010 with a dual degree in Finance and Economics.
Saketh Myneni during his time at the University of Alabama
Physical Appearance
Height: 6′ 4″
Weight: 85 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
Saket’s father’s name is Prasad Myneni. His mother’s name is Saroja Myneni.
Saket Myneni’s parents, Prasad Myneni and Saroja Myneni
wife and children
Saket Myneni is married to Sri Lakshmi Anumolu. The couple were in a relationship for the first time when he proposed to Saketh at the official Davis Cup dinner on 14 September 2016. The couple got married on 22 December 2016.
Saket Myneni with Sri Lakshmi Anumolu
livelihood
Saketh Myneni started playing tennis at the age of 11. His goal was to improve his physical fitness. Saketh started training with coach PK Kishore at Vizag Ladies Club. He then moved to Hyderabad and started training under coach CV Nagaraj. He continued his training while studying at the University of Alabama, USA. Speaking about his experience in the United States, Saketh mentioned that he became mature and disciplined in tennis while in university. When asked about his degree he said,
This was my first big performance abroad. I grew as a person there. It was the best education I ever had… There is a huge difference in tennis coaching facilities and infrastructure in the US. The commitment to tennis grew a lot there…I have a double major in finance and economics. I’m glad I went for it. I also got a scholarship to improve my game while pursuing my education. I specialized in investment banking and insurance. I think I could use it for years. It will have to be used somewhere. Since I got exposed to the world, it helped me as a person and when I later got into marketing or anything else, it would help me a lot.
Saketh Myneni is playing for the University of Alabama
Sackett won many matches and competitions during his time at the University of Alabama. Saketh Myneni joined the Indian Davis Cup team for the first time during the 2014 Davis Cup. He partnered Rohan Bopanna in the doubles event and they won the doubles and singles matches. In 2014, she also achieved her first ‘Challenger’ title at the SBI Challenger with partner Sanam Singh. The team also won the Delhi Challenger in 2014. At the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, Saketh won a gold medal in the mixed doubles event with Sania Mirza and a silver medal in the men’s doubles event with her partner Sanam Singh.
Saketh Myneni and Sania Mirza pose with the gold medal won in the mixed doubles category at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games
In October 2014, Saketh won the Indore Challenger and in October 2015, he won the Vietnam Open. Looking at his doubles career, he and his partner Sanam Singh have won many times, for example Kolkata Challenger 2014 tennis tournament, New Delhi Challenger 2015 and 2016 tennis tournament etc. Saketh Myneni’s success continued as he played a key role in India’s Davis Cup win over South Korea in 2016, helping them qualify for the Davis Cup World Group play-offs.
Saketh Myneni playing in the 2016 Davis Cup
Saketh also won the Shenzhen Challenger in China in 2018. His tennis activity was significantly reduced in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He participated in two tournaments and played seven professional matches. Talking about the financial constraints he faced, Saket said,
It has become really difficult for me to manage, especially finances, because I could not get sponsors. I started by investing the money I earned as a coach before turning pro. We pay from our own pocket for travel, accommodation, nutrition, coaching and training. Despite the 2014 Asian Games medals, there has been no funding or help from governments or national sports federations. Tennis players in India need a system to support them from an early age to achieve their dream of winning Olympic medals and becoming singles Grand Slam champions.
In 2021 and 2022, his focus turns to ITF (International Tennis Federation) double success and a return to the Challenger level. In 2023, she won the Bangkok Open, and made her major debut at the Australian Open with partner Yuki Bhambri.
Saketh Myneni (right) and Yuki Bhambri at the 2023 Bangkok Open
Their first Grand Slam match win came at the 2023 French Open when they defeated the French team of Arthur Rinderknecht and Enzo Coucaud. Additionally, she made her debut at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships as an alternate pairing with Yuki Bhambri. Saketh Myneni and his partner Ramkumar Ramanathan won silver medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Saketh Myneni (right) and Ramkumar Ramanathan pose with the silver medals won 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 offered Saket a job. He also informed about the government’s intention to allot land for the construction of a tennis academy. RK Roja said,
Chief Minister Jagan Reddy, advisor Sajjala Ramakrishna and I discussed it and decided to give the job to Saket Myneni. The government is ready to give land to Saket Myneni to start a tennis academy in the state. Saketh Myneni is an inspiration for others in the sports world. Tennis is an expensive sport and she had to face many hurdles to win the Asian silver medal in her 12-year journey in tennis.
Saketh Myneni (right) with Andhra Pradesh Tourism and Youth Development Minister RK Roja.
In an interview after winning the silver medal in the 19th Asian Games, Saket said,
It is really a great feeling to win my third medal at the Asiad. It just reminds you that you still have so much to give. I am very grateful to my wife for this medal. The Asiad silver medal is a great morale booster as I chase the dream of representing India at the 2024 Paris Olympics. I am conscious of the challenges ahead, the biggest challenge is to continue to perform well on the ATP circuit to continue improving my ranking. This is definitely never going to be easy. ,
In 2023, Saketh won the Nonthaburi Challenger in Thailand and the Verona Challenger in Spain. As of November 2023, Saketh is ranked 92nd in the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Tour doubles rankings.
Saketh Myneni (left) and Yuki Bhambri pose with the trophies won at the Verona Challenger in Spain.
medal
Sleep
- 2014: Doubles event with partner Sanam Singh at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
- 2019: Doubles event at the XIII South Asian Games in Nepal.
silver
- 2014: Mixed doubles event with her partner Sania Mirza at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
- 2016: Singles competition at the 12th South Asian Games in India.
- 2019: Singles competition at the XIII South Asian Games in Nepal.
- 2023: Men’s doubles with teammate Ramkumar Ramanathan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Great news, thanks to our tennis players. Congratulations to our men’s doubles pair @ramkumar1994 And @SakethMyneni On winning silver medal in Asian Games. Their extraordinary teamwork has amazed us all. My best wishes for his upcoming endeavours. pic.twitter.com/aA8dnIpoWK
-Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 29 September 2023
award
- Saketh Myneni was awarded the Young Achiever in Sports Award at the Sakshi Excellence Awards ceremony in 2016.
- Saketh Myneni received the Arjuna Award (officially named Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in sports and games) for his achievements in lawn tennis in 2017.
Saket Myneni receiving the Arjuna Award from former President Ram Nath Kovind.
Favorite
- Surfaces (for playing tennis): Hard and grass surfaces
- Tennis Shot: Serve and Volley
- Tournaments: Australian Open and US Open.
- TV series: Friends
- Dialogue: “Why so serious?”
Facts/General Knowledge
- Saket Myneni is also known by his nicknames Sake and Saki.
- Saket loves animals and nature.
Saketh Myneni is showing his appreciation towards nature on his Instagram account
- Saket’s hobbies include watching movies (Telugu, Hindi and English) and TV shows, listening to music and reading comic books. During his free time, Saketh likes to spend time with his friends at dinner, movies or 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 enjoys all cuisines but hates fast food.
- Saketh played several sports and started participating in athletics at the age of 14. When asked what he would change from his past, Saketh said that he wished he had started athletics when he was 10 years old.
- In an interview, Saketh Myneni said that he was a “low-profile” person. When asked what he likes to do in his free time he said,
I travel a lot with friends, go to movies, weddings, functions. I am everywhere. I tell jokes. But I am never at home. I make friends easily. When I first went to America, I didn’t have any friends there. I had to make friends and it was easy for me because of the way I interact with people. I am quite calm. But whether I am a good friend or not, maybe you should ask Sania (Mirza) about it. However, I am pretty sure that I am the kind of person that anyone can trust, because whatever I do, I do it with a straight mind.
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