Quick Info
| Profession | Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/02/2008 |
| Age | 18 years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Arnav Paparkar
09/07/2026
Arnav Paparkar reached the Boys' Singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon in July 2026, becoming the first Indian since Leander Paes in 1990 to achieve this milestone in the boys' tournament. The 18-year-old from Pune defeated his opponent to secure his place in the quarter-finals, marking a historic breakthrough for Indian junior tennis on one of the world's biggest stages.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Arnav Vijay Paparkar |
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| Known for | Being the first Indian since Leander Paes in 1990 to reach the Wimbledon boys' singles quarterfinals in July 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' (180 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Online Schooling |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Vijay Paparkar (engineer) |
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| Siblings | Brother - Vihaan Paparkar |
Career
| ITF Junior Ranking | No. 19 |
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| ATP Ranking | No. 1,645 (with a career-high of 1,596 in March 2026) |
| Major Achievements |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/arnavpaparkar/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born into a non-sporting family | |
| 2. Initially liked swimming, playing cricket, football, and table tennis as a child | |
| 3. Started playing tennis at the age of 6 | |
| 4. Trained at Hemant Bendre Tennis Academy in India and Soto Academy in Spain | |
| 5. First serve speed up to 208 km/h, average around 196 km/h | |
| 6. Supported by Aryan Pumps, MSLTA, and the Government of Maharashtra |