Kolkata, March 9 -- Almost three months after hanging his racquet and calling it a day on his career, Prajnesh Gunneswaran was back at the courts in Cubbon Park, Bengaluru last week, where seven years ago he had won his second career Challenger title and first at home. The win, as he recalled, remained one of his "special memories," as it made him the India No. 1. But unlike previous times, he had a different role to play this year at the Bengaluru Open. Instead of the racquet in hand, the 35-year-old, a former world no. 75, was present at the Challenger 125 event for broadcasting duty.

Speaking to Hindustan Times on the sidelines of the tournament, Prajnesh opened up on his decision to retire from the sport, his injury-laden career and ...