Our guest today is a true champion—both on and offthe court. A former Indian Davis Cup player, an Asian Games Bronze medalist, and a multiple-time National Champion, Vishal Uppal has been a driving force in Indian tennis for decades. From being India’s No.1 junior player to winningGold at the Afro-Asian Games, his journey is nothing short of inspiring.

Beyond his playing career, Vishal has led Indian tennis to historic milestones as a coach and captain. Under his leadership, the Indian Billie Jean King Cup team reached theWorld Group Playoffs for the first time in 42 years—a feat no other Indian captain has achieved.

A leader since his school days, a champion in college, and a mentor shaping the future of Indian tennis, Vishal’s story is about passion, perseverance, and making an impact.

As we are publishing this episode, he has been appointedas a Captain of the Indian Team for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

00:00 Introduction of Vishal Uppal

02:18 Life Lessons from Tennis

08:49 Supportive Environment – Role of family in sports

12:44 Wearing the Indian Jersey – Pride and Emotion

18:29 Challenges faced as an Indian Professional Tennis Player

22:16 Transitioning from Player to Coach

25:36 The Mental Game – Coaching beyond technique

28:24 Process over Results – Insights from Nadal and Federer

30:21 Learning from Wins and Losses

31:58 Lessons from Bhagavad Gita in Sports

43:26 Building a Robust Sports Infrastructure and Support for the sport

59:17 Mental Preparation and Strategy in Tennis

His LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishal-uppal-a40419209/

Email – [email protected]

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