Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/03/2000 |
| Age | 25 years (died on 10, Jul, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Wazirabad, Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Date of Death | 10/07/2025 |
Latest News about Radhika Yadav
10/07/2025
Radhika Yadav, a 25-year-old state-level tennis player and coach from Gurugram, Haryana, was murdered by her father Deepak Yadav, who shot her four times in the back and waist with a licensed pistol while she was cooking breakfast in their home in Sushant Lok-2. The incident stemmed from ongoing disputes over her tennis coaching activities and social taunts from villagers mocking Deepak for allowing her to work despite his prosperity. Deepak confessed to the planned murder, was arrested, and sent to judicial custody; the case drew widespread attention to issues of familial control, patriarchy, and challenges for female athletes in India.
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Bio/Wiki
| Biography | Radhika Yadav was a talented professional tennis player who rose through the ranks in state and national-level competitions. She was born and raised in Gurugram, Haryana, where she developed her passion for tennis, leading her to represent Haryana extensively in national and international tournaments. Radhika was notable not only for her athletic accomplishments but also for her philanthropic efforts to assist underprivileged children through her tennis academy. A shoulder injury around 2023 halted her competitive career, after which she transitioned to coaching aspiring players by booking courts across Gurugram. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Scottish High International School, Gurugram, Haryana |
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| Higher Secondary Graduation | 2018 |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Deepak Yadav (Builder) |
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| Mother | Manju Yadav |
| Siblings | Brother - Dheeraj Yadav (Property Dealer), Sister - |
Career
| Overview | Radhika had an impressive career in tennis, gaining recognition for her achievements in various tournaments. She reached significant milestones in her rankings, including being in the Top 100 for AITA Women’s Doubles and making it to the Top 40 for AITA Women’s Singles. Her dedication to the sport was evident when she began her tennis academy in Gurugram, aiming to nurture young talent in the region. She achieved a career-best ITF women’s doubles ranking of 113 on November 4, 2024, and was ranked fifth in Haryana’s women’s doubles circuit. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Radhika achieved the 75th position in the AITA Girls Under 18 Tennis rankings in January 2018. | |
| 2. In 2021, she achieved her highest AITA Women’s Doubles ranking at No. 53. | |
| 3. She was one of only two players from Haryana in the Top 40 of Women’s Singles in April 2024. | |
| 4. Radhika made her international debut at the W15 ITF tournament in Tunisia in June 2024. | |
| 5. She often posted on Instagram, which created tension with her father. | |
| 6. Radhika opened her own Tennis Academy in Gurugram, despite her father’s objections. | |
| 7. A shoulder injury two years prior to her death halted her competitive tennis career. | |
| 8. She coached at various local academies including the Magnolias and had aspirations to play at Wimbledon. | |
| 9. She began playing tennis as early as Class 3. |