Author: Bikash Mohapatra

Bikash Mohapatra is a Hamburg-based consultant and writer whose work has featured in various international publications such as the Guardian Network, The Diplomat, Asia Times, Eurasian Review, Stuff.co.nz, The Ascent and The Times of India.

The Robin Soderling Saga: Opportunities Created…but Not Converted

By: Bikash Mohapatra |

Roger Federer will always remain indebted to Robin Soderling. The Swede helped the legendary Swiss add the final piece to his Grand Slam puzzle. The 2009 edition of the French Open happened to be Federer’s 11th attempt at the title. The Swiss, then 28, already had an impressive haul of 13 Grand Slam titles in […] READ MORE

Mary Pierce and the French Open: An affair to remember

By: Bikash Mohapatra |

Even as the media jostled for time and space to feature something on the 20th anniversary of Mary Pierce and her historic championship run at the French Open, for the player in question it was a trip down the memory lane. “It’s a great honour to win Roland Garros when you’re French. It’s hard to describe […] READ MORE