“It is now three vs two when we take on the opponents as Mathias Boe (doubles specialist coach) is omnipresent when we take on the best,” said R. Satwiksairaj, fresh from a historic men’s doubles victory, partnering Chirag Shetty, in the Indonesia Open last Sunday.
In an exclusive chat with The Hindu on returning home on Tuesday, the 23-year-old Satwik said that Boe has learnt a couple of Hindi words too like Peechey, peechey khelo (play back) and had been a truly inspirational presence.
“Though we enter the court with a clear strategy, there are moments during the match when Boe chips in with invaluable advice — like during a serve whether to go for the flick or the backhand. His emphasis on reminding us the ‘key points’ during a contest have had a telling effect,” Satwik said.
