By SRTeam Tennis in India has grown a lot over the years giving us many great players who have shined on world stage. India is a country where people mad for cricket, but tennis is slowly gaining more fans and growing in popularity. From past champions to new young talents Indian tennis has a proud history of success.
In 2024 Indian tennis is growing stronger as players doing well in both single and double events. These emerging players are hardworking and talented adapting easily to different court surfaces. They have made the country proud and inspired many young people to start playing tennis. This year the focus is on players who have performed brilliantly, made the country proud and gained fans everywhere.
In this article we have shortlisted top 10 famous tennis players of 2024 who have shown great skill making India proud.
1. Sumit Nagal
Sumit Nagal is one of the most promising young players in Indian tennis. After his strong performance at the US open, Nagal has kept improving and moving up in the ATP rankings. He is known for his strong baseline game and mental strength. Nagal reached his career high ranking of 98 in the world on 16th December 2024. He has been part of India’s Davis cup team since 2018. Currently he holds the number one position of India’s top ranked player. In 2015 he made history by winning boy’s double title at Wimbledon with Vietnamese Lý Hoàng Nam.
2. Ramkumar Ramanathan
Ramkumar Ramanathan born on November 8 ,1994 is an Indian professional tennis player known for his aggressive style of playing. He has made great progress in his career, reaching his best rank of 111 in 2018 and a doubles ranking of no 58 in 2022. He continues to compete on the ATP tour and has been a valuable member of India’s Davis cup team.
While still working towards breaking into the top 100 in singles his consistent effort has made him one of the India’s top ranked player.
3. Saketh Myneni
Born on 19 October 1987 Saketh is a skilled Indian tennis player known for his achievements in doubles. He reached a career high doubles ranking of 74 on 16th Jan 2023. Saketh Myneni represented India in the Davis cup and earned the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2017. He has won a gold medal in mixed double and a silver in men’s double 2014 at the Incheon Asian Games. He has claimed 10 ITF and 2 ATP challenger singles titles along with 18 ITF and 14 ATP Challenger double titles.
4. Sahaja Yamalapalli
Sahaja Yamalapalli born on 29 October 2000 is a promising young tennis player from India. Currently she is ranked number one women’s tennis player. Sahaja has competed in several ITF tournaments showing her aggressive playing style and great techniques. With her improving skills and talent, Sahaja is quickly becoming one of the most exciting in Indian tennis.
5. Divij Sharan
Divij Sharan born on March 2 1986 is a professional tennis player from India who focuses on doubles. Competing on the ATP tour, he has claimed five double titles. Divji proudly represents India in Davis Cup and won a gold medal in men’s double at the 2018 Asian games. His consistent performances make him a key player in Indian tennis.
6. Ankita Raina
Ankita Raina born on 11th January 1993 is one of India’s most accomplished women’s tennis players. She reached a career high singles ranking of 160 and double ranking of 93 with her determination and skill. Ankita regularly competes in ITF and WTA tournaments and is respected for her strong playing skills in court. Ankita’s biggest achievement was winning a bronze medal in women’s single at the 2018 Asian games. She became the second Indian woman to win a tennis medal there.
7. Karman Thandi
Karman kaur Thandi born on 16th June 1998 is a professional tennis player from India and a former national number one in single. She achieved her career best WTA ranking of 196 in singles in August 2018 and 180 in 2019 in doubles. Karman is one of the six Indian women to enter the top 200 of the WTA ranking along with players like Sania Mirza and Ankita Raina.
On the ITF circuit she has won four singles and four double titles. Her first single title came at the $25k Hong Kong tournament in 2018. She also won double titles Heraklion in 2017 and two more in Gulbanga in 2015. In 2023 she married Indian Hockey player Gurjant Singh.
8. Pranjala Yadlapalli
Pranjala Yadlapalli born on 30 March 1999 is a talented Indian tennis player who has made her mark on both ITF and junior circuit. She has won four singles and six doubles titles in ITF women circuit. She reached a career high singles ranking of 265 on 13th May 2019 and a doubles ranking of 232 on 20th August 2018.
9. Sidharth Rawat
Sidharth Rawat is a rising talent in men’s tennis. Though he is still very new and early in his career but has been improving in ATP challenger events and showing strong potential.
10. Yuki Bhambri
Yuki Bhambri is a professional Indian tennis player who has made a significant mark in the sport, particularly in doubles. Born on 29 July 1992 in New Delhi, Bhambri was once a promising singles player, winning the Australian Open Junior title in 2009. Injuries hampered his singles career, prompting him to shift focus to doubles, where he has found consistent success. He has partnered with top players on the ATP Tour, achieving solid results and representing India in the Davis Cup. Known for his technical skills and determination, Yuki continues to be an inspiration for young Indian tennis players.
Conclusion
With players like Sumit Nagal, Ramkumar and Ankita Raina Indian tennis is in a strong position. Emerging talents like Sahaja Yamalapalli, and Karman Thandi bring fresh energy and hope to the future of Indian tennis.