Fri Sep 05 19:10:00 UTC 2025: ## News Article:
**Tennis Journalist Prajwal Hegde Honored for Decade of Global Coverage**
**[City, Date]** – Prajwal Hegde, Senior Editor (Tennis) at The Times of India, is a veteran reporter with a deep involvement in tennis journalism. Since joining The Times of India in July 2005, Hegde has dedicated over a decade to covering the sport’s biggest events, including all four Grand Slam tournaments, Tour events across Asia and Europe, Davis Cup, and Billie Jean King Cup.
Her extensive knowledge and dedication were recognized in 2021 when she received the prestigious Ron Bookman Media Excellence Award from the ATP.
Beyond her reporting for The Times of India, Hegde actively contributes to the global tennis community. She serves on the International Tennis Federation’s Media Commission and is a member of the International Tennis Writers Association, further solidifying her position as a respected voice in the sport.
Hegde’s expertise has also landed her appearances in the popular Netflix docuseries “Break Point.” She authored the chapter on Steffi Graf in “Sportstars 40,” a book published by The Hindu in January 2020, showcasing her understanding of the sport’s history and legendary figures.
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