MadeofChennai: Ramesh Krishnan on tennis and childhood in Chennai
The Hindu
Former tennis player Ramesh Krishnan shares happy childhood memories in Chennai, his beloved hometown. Proud 'Chennai vaasi'.
Ramesh Krishnan, former tennis player, shares some happy memories from his childhood in Chennai
“Chennai has been home to me. I mean... to set the record straight, I was born in Thanjavur, but my parents were living here in Chennai; so, I’ve always been a ‘Chennai vaasi’, to use the term, and there was a period when I was playing active tennis... when I was not here that often. Other than that, Chennai has been a part of me all along.
I did my schooling here. That’s some of my fondest memories: lots of friends from school; playing with friends on the streets; and then again going to school. I think I have had a very happy childhood.
Well, I guess the city grows on you. I think I have to credit my grandfather for that. He used to live in Tenkasi, and he felt he had to move to Chennai to give his son a better opportunity. And I think I was able to piggyback along. So, that way, Chennai has given me a lot of opportunities. We had a tennis court at home, which was a rarity in other parts of the country. But, in Chennai, we could manage it. I think it had a lot of importance in my becoming a good tennis player.
Happy birthday, Chennai. And I’m very proud to say that I’m made of Chennai.”
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