Quick Info
| Profession | Women's Tennis |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/01/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
Latest News about Ankita Raina
20/09/2025
Ankita Raina was named the recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award for 2021, officially conferred by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in September 2025. This recognition honors her consistent performance as India's top-ranked female tennis player, including her bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games and her WTA singles title at Phillip Island.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Ankita Ravinderkrishan Raina |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" |
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| Weight | 121 lbs |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Pune (studied briefly) |
Personal Life
| Residence | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Languages | Hindi, Gujarati, English |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Ravinder Krishan Raina |
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| Mother | Lalita Raina |
| Siblings | Brother - Ankur |
Career
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
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| Career record (Singles) | 397–355 |
| Career titles (Singles) | 11 ITF |
| Highest ranking (Singles) | No. 160 (2 March 2020) |
| Ranking (Singles) (as of 2021) | No. 180 (14 June 2021) |
| Career record (Doubles) | 275–228 |
| Career titles (Doubles) | 1 WTA, 1 WTA 125K, 25 ITF |
| Highest ranking (Doubles) (as of 2021) | No. 93 (17 May 2021) |
| Ranking (Doubles) (as of 2021) | No. 95 (14 June 2021) |
| Grand Slam Singles results |
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| Grand Slam Doubles results |
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| Medals |
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| Awards | Arjuna Award (2021) |
| Turned Professional | 2009 |
| Notable Achievements |
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| Coaching | Hemant Bendrey (PYC Hindu Gymkhana, Pune) |
| Favorite Surface | Grass |
Favourites
| Celebrity | Rafael Nadal |
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| Movie | Chak De |
| TV Program | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai |
| Food | Pani Puri and Fish prepared Indian Style |
| City | Ahmedabad & London |
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| Books that have influenced | Serena Williams, Queen of the court |
| Bollywood actor | Akshay Kumar |
| Most Cherished Award | Sardar Patel Eklavya Award |
| Most loved possessions | Tennis Racquets |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ankita Raina is an accomplished tennis player from India. | |
| 2. She achieved gold medals in women’s singles and mixed doubles at the 2016 South Asian Games. | |
| 3. In April 2018, she broke into the top 200 rankings for singles players. | |
| 4. Ankita earned a bronze medal in women’s singles at the 2018 Asian Games. | |
| 5. She is the second Indian woman to secure a WTA-level singles title, following Sania Mirza. | |
| 6. She started playing tennis at age 5. | |
| 7. She has partnered with Sania Mirza in the Billie Jean King Cup. | |
| 8. She was added to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) development group. |