Ankita Raina

Women's Tennis

Indian Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Quick Info

ProfessionWomen's Tennis
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/01/1993
Age33 years
BirthplaceAhmedabad, Gujarat, India

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameAnkita Ravinderkrishan Raina

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4"
Weight121 lbs
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Pune (studied briefly)

Personal Life

ResidencePune, Maharashtra, India
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
LanguagesHindi, Gujarati, English

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherRavinder Krishan Raina
MotherLalita Raina
SiblingsBrother - Ankur

Career

PlaysRight-handed (two-handed backhand)
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
  • Australian Open: Q3 (2021)
  • French Open: Q2 (2020, 2021)
  • Wimbledon: Q2 (2018, 2019)
  • US Open: Q2 (2019)
Grand Slam Doubles results
  • Australian Open: 1R (2021)
  • French Open: 1R (2021)
  • Wimbledon: 1R (2021)
Medals
  • Asian Games - Bronze medal 2018 (Women's Singles)
  • South Asian Games - Gold medal 2016 (Women's Singles)
AwardsArjuna Award (2021)
Turned Professional2009
Notable Achievements
  • India's number one female player in singles and doubles since 2018
  • Fifth Indian player to enter top 200 singles rankings (April 2018)
  • Second Indian woman after Sania Mirza to win a singles medal at the Asian Games
  • WTA 250 title winner at Phillip Island in Australia
CoachingHemant Bendrey (PYC Hindu Gymkhana, Pune)
Favorite SurfaceGrass

Favourites

CelebrityRafael Nadal
MovieChak De
TV ProgramSarabhai vs Sarabhai
FoodPani Puri and Fish prepared Indian Style
CityAhmedabad & London
Sports Persons
Books that have influencedSerena Williams, Queen of the court
Bollywood actorAkshay Kumar
Most Cherished AwardSardar Patel Eklavya Award
Most loved possessionsTennis 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.
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