Roger Federer Successfully Returns to Tennis Following Knee Operation

National Association of Realtors member Jay Gulati owns WestEnd Development, a commercial lending and property-development firm in the Washington, D.C., area. Aside from his work with middle-class and luxury real estate, Jay Gulati follows professional tennis. His favorite player is Roger Federer.

In April 2016, Roger Federer of Switzerland returned to competition following a meniscus tear operation on his left knee, and tennis journalists reported that he showed no ill effects. He faced Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain in his first match at the Monte-Carlo Masters tournament in Monaco, and he achieved victory in 75 minutes. The final scores tallied 6-3 and 6-4 for the first and second sets.

Federer, age 34 and a high-ranking competitor in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), commented following the victory that his knee felt strong and in good condition to continue forward. He aims to add to his record of winning, which includes several victories at the Australian Open, the U.S. Open, and Wimbledon.

The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation Helps Students Thrive

Jay Gulati develops mid range and luxury properties as the owner of WestEnd Development in Potomac, Maryland. An active community member, Jay Gulati is also involved with local charities including the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation.

The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation offers Washington D.C's underserved youth a safe and constructive environment to spend their free time in. The organization seeks to improve the prospects of children from low-income backgrounds by keeping kids off the street and out of trouble.

The Foundation supports children through several programs, one of the most successful being the Arthur Ashe Children’s Program. This program is open to children in the first through eighth grades, and is held at local public schools. Children in the program meet four days a week to practice both academic and tennis skills.

External studies have verified the effectiveness of this program. Students who participate are significantly more likely to advance in school, and less likely to skip class.

Washington Tennis & Education Foundation Opens New Campus in Ward 7

Since July 2011, Jay Gulati has owned the boutique commercial lending and real estate development firm WestEnd Development, based out of Potomac, Maryland. Heavily involved in the community, Jay Gulati spends his spare time helping several charitable organizations, one of which includes the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF).

As a premiere organization dedicated to underserved children in the Washington, DC, area, the WTEF seeks to improve the lives of these children by offering athletic and academic opportunities. Founded in 1955, the nonprofit organization keeps children off the streets when they are not in school and offers productive activities. These activities encourage confidence, teach discipline, and encourage an overall healthy lifestyle.

In November 2012, the WTEF opened an East Capitol Campus in the heart of Ward 7 catering to students in northeast and southeast DC. The $10.2 million center offers children offers free tennis lessons, equipment, and court time. Off the court, children receive one-on-one academic tutoring. Coaches award points for good behavior obtained in the classroom or on the court, while they lose points for bad behavior. At the end of the school year, children who obtain enough points may qualify for a trip to a tennis tournament sponsored by the American Tennis Association.

Two Healthy, Vegetable-Focused Dishes from Spain

Jay Gulati is a well-established Potomac, Maryland, entrepreneur who leads WestEnd Development as owner. Jay Gulati has a passion for food and travel and has visited countries such as Italy and Spain. The latter country offers a diversity of distinct cuisines, with gazpacho a unifying dish found in nearly every region.

Traditional gazpacho in Andalucía combines ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, garlic, olive oil, and other fresh ingredients on hand. Blended until smooth and served chilled, gazpacho is the perfect antidote to the summer heat. Regional variations abound, with Córdoba offering a thick version called salmorejo that incorporates a topping of Ibérico ham.

Another vegetable-laden Spanish dish, pisto, is most common in the towns of La Mancha. This version of the French ratatouille involves frying tomatoes, onions, garlic, and zucchini slowly in olive oil. Some prefer to eat the dish in combination with hearty proteins such as chorizo and fried eggs.