India, March 20 -- Having barely caught his breath after the quarter-final victory on the indoor courts, Veer Chotrani was out on the makeshift glass court erected on the outfield of Brabourne Stadium, practicing with former pro Harinder Pal Sandhu.

Chotrani is feeling good about being on court these days. As good as he's ever felt, believes the 24-year-old.

From being ranked outside 150 in October 2024, Chotrani currently sits at a career-best world No. 43. From losing matches he ought to have won last year, Chotrani scripted a victory against world No. 20 Baptiste Masotti at the Squash on Fire Open in January this year.

The Mumbai pro, son of former national champion Manish Chotrani, has carried the form from Washington DC to his hom...