Picture this: an Indian woman gracing every Grand Slam court. That’s Ankita Raina, the trailblazing No. 1 who turned domestic promise into international prowess.
From Mumbai’s bustling suburbs to global arenas, Raina’s career is a testament to resilience. Starting with local tournaments, she amassed ITF wins before storming WTA 125 events. Her 2017 Nanjing triumph – beating top seeds en route – was seismic, making her India’s highest-ranked woman ever at No. 188.
She ticked off the Grand Slam box one by one: Australian Open qualifiers, French Open challenges, Wimbledon grass battles, and a historic 2019 US Open main draw. Doubles prowess added shine, with Asian Games bronze and strong Fed Cup showings alongside Rutuja Bhosale.
Injuries tested her, but Raina’s comeback spirit endures. She’s won Fed Cup hearts, clinched national titles, and now mentors at her academy. With 20+ ITF crowns, her stats scream elite.
As India ramps up tennis investments, Raina stands as the beacon. Her story? Pure gold for dreamers eyeing Roger Federer-level glory from Indian soil.