Ankita Raina was born on January 11, 1993, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She currently resides in Pune.
Although born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Ankita Raina and her parents moved to Pune, Maharashtra when she was 14. They believed the infrastructure for tennis was more advanced In pic: Ankita with her mother.
On 9 April 2018, Ankita Raina entered into top 200 singles ranking of the world. Raina became only the third Indian tennis player to achieve this feat.
Ankita Raina posted this picture, where she is being felicitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ankita Raina has also won Gold medals in the women's singles and mixed doubles events at the 2016 South Asian Games.
Ankita Raina's tennis idols are Sania Mirza, Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Ankita Raina shared this beautiful picture with her mom after one of her wins at the Fed Cup. She wrote: Words fall short to describe what I've felt and experienced today on the court! Best match of my career so far and the best performance, gave my heart out today! My mother and I had tears of joy after today's match. Maa Tujhe Salaam and I will continue to shine on mother India's name! Today's victory against former world no. 23 and currently top 100 players, Yuliya Putinseva from Kazakhstan. This is a big event for me! Thank you all who came out there and supported team India. Grateful to all!
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