Overview
- On Thursday the two athletes spoke in a JioStar interview before Wimbledon 2026, using the platform to reflect on what changed their careers.
- Rohan Bopanna said he "stayed with the grind," credited Stefan Edberg’s guidance to focus on strengths, and pointed to his 2024 Australian Open doubles title after years of persistence.
- Reports note Bopanna managed chronic knee problems, including severe cartilage loss, while reinventing his game to remain competitive on the ATP Tour.
- Sanju Samson described reaching out to Sachin Tendulkar during a low patch, said Tendulkar told him to "dedicate yourself 100 per cent," and confirmed he messaged the legend after his Player of the Tournament run at the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- Samson finished the World Cup with 321 runs highlighted by three straight knockout half-centuries and an unbeaten 46-ball 89 in the final, and both players said mental honesty and targeted mentorship were key to their late breakthroughs.