Date of Birth: Jan 11, 1993
Place of Birth: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Sport: Tennis
Major Achievements in 2025:
WTA 125 Chennai Open: Semi-finalist (Singles).
ITF W60 Traralgon (Australia): Quarter-finalist.
Held the India No. 1 ranking for a significant portion of the year.
Ankita Raina remained the most consistent force in Indian women's tennis throughout 2025. Her standout performance came at the WTA 125 Chennai Open, where she thrilled home fans by advancing to the semi-finals after a gruelling victory over Romania's Irina Bara. On the international circuit, she continued to rack up wins in Australia and Europe, proving her longevity and status as the primary pillar of India's Billie Jean King Cup squad.