The Making Of India’s Next ATP Star: Why Arnav Paparkar Was Trained To Lose | Exclusive (Arnav paparkar Instagram-Enhanced By AI)
Arnav Paparkar scripted history by becoming the first Indian in 36 years to reach the Wimbledon boys’ singles quarterfinals, a feat last achieved by Leander Paes en route to his title-winning run in 1990. For most young players, falling just three wins short of a Grand Slam win would be heartbreaking, but Arnav Paparkar was taught from an early age that losing wasn’t something to fear. In fact, his coach, Prosonjit Paul, trained him to lose, hoping that the learnings from defeats would make him a better player.