Overview
- Governing body
- AITA
- Origin
- 19th century England
- Olympic discipline
- Yes
- Category
- Racquet
- Total players listed
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Tennis is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The AITA oversees national federation activity, talent identification and Olympic qualification pathways. Major support flows in through TOPS and Khelo India for athletes who clear federation benchmarks.
Tennis is a recognised Olympic discipline, which shapes the entire high-performance pipeline in India. Athletes who break into the senior national camp become eligible for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), which funds international training stints, foreign coaches, sports science support, equipment and travel for ranking events. Below the senior tier, the Khelo India Youth Games, University Games and Winter Games act as the country's largest scouting net, feeding talent into the Khelo India Talent Development scheme where annual stipends, boarding and dedicated coaching are provided at SAI National Centres of Excellence and accredited academies. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports tracks every selected athlete's progress against published benchmarks, and underperformance can mean a drop from the scheme — the pathway is rigorous by design.
Tennis in India follows the global individual-sport calendar of ranking tournaments, with the AITA sanctioning the domestic circuit and selecting players for international duty. Junior rankings start at under-13 and feed into senior all-India rankings used for national team selection. Private academies — many run by former internationals — have become the dominant talent-production model, and the best junior players routinely train and compete abroad with federation clearance. Equipment cost and access to quality sparring partners remain the two biggest practical barriers for new entrants in smaller cities.
At the grassroots, the route into Tennis typically starts at school under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the inter-university level under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), or through a private academy registered with the state association. The Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are the largest single discovery platforms — athletes who reach the podium at these events become eligible for the Khelo India Talent Development scheme, which funds boarding, coaching, kit, education and a monthly stipend at accredited centres. State sports awards and central government jobs under the sports quota remain a powerful incentive for athletes from smaller towns.
Tennis originated in 19th century England, and in India it has developed a distinct character shaped by the country's geography, demographics and sporting culture. Whether you want to compete, coach, sponsor, write about or simply follow Tennis, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the AITA, identify the nearest SAI centre or accredited academy, and track the Khelo India and federation calendars for the events that decide selection at every level. Doubles powerhouse with multiple Grand Slam titles.
History
How tennis evolved globally and took root in India.
Tennis traces its modern origins to 19th century England. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and AITA is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, tennis grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under AITA, national championships were instituted, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) later brought it into the centralised high-performance system with dedicated centres, coaching cadres and sports-science support.
Tennis being on the Olympic programme reshaped its Indian pathway: Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) selection, Khelo India Talent Development stipends and international training stints became the norm for the country's leading athletes.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aanya ShuklaArunachal PradeshDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Aditi SharmaAndhra PradeshDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Advik ChatterjeeTamil NaduMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Advik VarmaAndaman and Nicobar IslandsDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Akshay PrasadTripuraMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Amaira BansalManipurSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Amaira ShettyHimachal PradeshDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Amit JadhavHimachal PradeshDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Amit SenHimachal PradeshDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Amit SinghOdishaAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Amit TuduGujaratAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Ananya NagTelanganaMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Anirudh KamathRajasthanCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Anirudh MishraDelhiSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Anjali AwasthiSikkimSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Ankit KumarLadakhDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Anya DuttaTripuraDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Anya SolankiMaharashtraAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Arjun SinghServicesAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Aryan DubeRailwaysSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Avani RanaTelanganaDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Avani SarkarHimachal PradeshCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Avani TomarArunachal PradeshSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Bhavna NaiduMadhya PradeshSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Bhavna ShuklaManipurCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Bhumi ShuklaWest BengalSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Charvi MalhotraMeghalayaSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Charvi OjhaTamil NaduSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Charvi RanaSikkimDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Chhavi ChandraTamil NaduAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Chhavi SahaJharkhandDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Chhavi TyagiTamil NaduDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Chirag KarTamil NaduDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Chirag TuduServicesAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Darshana BansalMeghalayaAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Deepak GuptaServicesDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Deepak KaurSikkimSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Deepak MarandiUttarakhandMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Devansh SaxenaKeralaDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Dhruv RajputMizoramSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Dhruv SubramanianAssamSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Divya AhujaMeghalayaDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Esha BhosaleOdishaSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Esha BosePuducherryDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Esha NairChhattisgarhMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Eshani TomarGujaratAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Faisal BishtMizoramDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Faisal KarHaryanaSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Faisal SaxenaTelanganaSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Faizan MukherjeeJammu and KashmirDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Faizan PrasadMizoramSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Falguni GuptaBiharDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Falguni PathakJammu and KashmirAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Falguni YadavUttarakhandSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Gagan KrishnanWest BengalMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Gargi BhattacharyaKeralaMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Gargi TyagiChhattisgarhDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Gaurav KrishnanUttarakhandSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Gaurav PatelSikkimSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Gaurav SolankiUttar PradeshMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Gaurav VermaBiharMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Geetika MarandiServicesSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Hema DuttaTripuraSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Hemant ChopraChandigarhCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Hiral BoseUttarakhandSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Hiral JindalNagalandAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Hiral SahooJammu and KashmirDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Hiral VermaTripuraSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Hrithik DeshpandeKarnatakaDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Inder RoyKarnatakaDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Ishan TiwariNagalandSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Ishita MenonTelanganaDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Ishita NairSikkimDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Jaideep BhosaleSikkimSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Jatin DuttaDelhiDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Jatin ParmarMeghalayaSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Jatin TuduMadhya PradeshDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Jatin VarmaJammu and KashmirDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Jyoti ShahMaharashtraAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Kabir SuriPuducherryDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Karan BansalArunachal PradeshSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Karan BhallaAndhra PradeshAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Karan BoseServicesDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Kavya TuduUttar PradeshAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Keshav SolankiServicesCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Kiara JoshiMadhya PradeshSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Kiara MukherjeeAndhra PradeshCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Kiara ShindeChhattisgarhSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Krish BhallaHimachal PradeshSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Krish PathakLadakhDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Krish ShuklaNagalandAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Kritika KulkarniGujaratSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Kritika RanaChhattisgarhMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Lakshay YadavChandigarhDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Lakshmi NegiHaryanaSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Lakshmi TrivediChandigarhSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Leander PaesWest Bengal
18-time Grand Slam doubles/mixed doubles champion; record 7 Olympic appearances.
- Lipika ReddyBiharDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Lipika ShettyUttar PradeshDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Lipika SubramanianMadhya PradeshMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Lokesh BoseGujaratCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Lokesh MurmuChandigarhCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Madhav SolankiPuducherryCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Madhav TomarHimachal PradeshDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Madhav TyagiHaryanaMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Madhav VermaLadakhDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Mahesh BhupathiKarnataka
First Indian to win a Grand Slam (1997 French Open mixed doubles).
- Mahima PillaiOdishaSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Mahima TrivediServicesDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Manav ChatterjeePunjabMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Manav KarGoaSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Manisha MarandiJammu and KashmirCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Meera AwasthiUttar PradeshCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Meera SenUttarakhandSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Mihir KarHimachal PradeshDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Mihir SaxenaJharkhandSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Mira BansalBiharSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Mira LakraRajasthanSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Mira TopnoHimachal PradeshSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Mridula ShuklaOdishaAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Naina GoswamiTamil NaduDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Naina SolankiChhattisgarhSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Neha BansalMizoramSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Neha NaiduNagalandAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Nidhi ChatterjeeMadhya PradeshSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Niharika BhosaleOdishaSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Nirmal AhujaJammu and KashmirCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Nirmal GoswamiDelhiSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Ojaswini DubeMaharashtraDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Omkar JadhavGujaratAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Parth ChakrabortyAndhra PradeshCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Pavan ChatterjeeDelhiAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Pavan RanaTamil NaduMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Pavan TrivediServicesAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Payal TopnoJharkhandCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Pooja IyerMeghalayaSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Pooja ShindeArunachal PradeshMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Pooja TomarSikkimSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Pragya RathodBiharSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Pranav PathakServicesMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Prateek MishraJammu and KashmirAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Preeti PradhanDelhiAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Preeti SrivastavaMeghalayaAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Radhika VarmaPunjabDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Rahul DuttaHimachal PradeshCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Rahul RoyServicesCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Rajat BhallaDelhiDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Rakesh GhoshServicesSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Rashmi DasTelanganaSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Rashmi ShindeMeghalayaDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Rashmi SinghTripuraMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Reyansh GoswamiMeghalayaDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Reyansh MurmuMaharashtraDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Reyna SenRailwaysAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Rishi ChandraGujaratCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Rishi DesaiUttarakhandSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Ritvik KumarWest BengalSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Ritvik SolankiLadakhCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Riya DubeDelhiAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Rohan BopannaKarnataka
Australian Open 2024 champion; oldest male No. 1 in ATP doubles history.
- Rohan KaurTripuraCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Rohan PillaiWest BengalDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Rohan ReddyAssamSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Ruchi DashPuducherryCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Ruchi MishraChhattisgarhCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Ruchi MitraTripuraDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Ruchi NegiMizoramAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Ruchi YadavKeralaSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Saanvi ChopraJharkhandAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Saanvi OjhaRailwaysDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Sahil DesaiMeghalayaDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Sahil LakraRailwaysDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Sameer PathakUttarakhandSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Sameer SahaAndhra PradeshDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Sandeep JoshiChandigarhSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Sania MirzaTelangana
Six-time Grand Slam champion and former doubles world No. 1.
- Sara ChatterjeeOdishaCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Sara ChopraMeghalayaSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Sara JoshiJammu and KashmirDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Shalini ChauhanServicesSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Shreya ChatterjeePunjabCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Shreya KulkarniMizoramCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Siddharth ShettyChandigarhSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Sneha TopnoSikkimAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Sumit NagalHaryana
First Indian in over a decade to win a Grand Slam main-draw match.
- Tanmay ShindeGujaratDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Tarun RawatBiharSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Tarun YadavDelhiDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Trisha KulkarniSikkimCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Umesh ShuklaMadhya PradeshDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Vaishali BeheraRajasthanDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Vaishali ChandraServicesSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Vaishali DesaiLadakhDoubles
Returning doubles player who creates break opportunities with low returns and angles.
- Varun RaoRailwaysDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Veer DubeTamil NaduSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Vidya BhallaKeralaCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
- Vihaan AhujaGoaMixed Doubles
Tactical mixed doubles player adjusting to varied partner styles and net exchanges.
- Vihaan DeshpandeMaharashtraDoubles
Net specialist with sharp volleys, poaching instinct and strong partner chemistry.
- Vikas IyerServicesAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Vinay ChandraMaharashtraSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Vinay JadhavRailwaysSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Vinay MarandiHaryanaSingles
Baseline player with strong groundstrokes and aggressive court coverage across hard and clay.
- Vishal GuptaTripuraAll-Rounder
Competitor comfortable across singles, doubles and mixed formats in team events.
- Vishal RanaDelhiSingles
Counter-punching singles competitor who extends rallies and forces unforced errors.
- Zara KumarAndhra PradeshCaptain
Team leader managing line-ups, court assignments and momentum in national ties.
Rules
Matches are contested individually or in doubles across a set-based format, with points, games and sets structured to the international federation's current rulebook. Line calls, service faults, lets and let-cords are officiated by chair and line umpires, and Hawk-Eye or equivalent review is used at senior ranking events. Indian domestic events follow the same scoring, with minor concessions for age-group formats at sub-junior level.
Authoritative rulebook: AITA. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a tennis squad or competition.
- SinglesOne-on-one match — the standard individual format for ranking events.
- DoublesTwo-a-side format with different court coverage and serve/return patterns.
- Mixed doublesOne male and one female partner — a distinct discipline at multi-sport meets.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in tennis at a federation-recognised event.
- Sport-specific racquet strung to personal tension
- Federation-approved shuttlecocks or balls
- Court shoes with non-marking sole
- Grip tape, overgrips, dampeners
- Kit bag, hydration and stringing machine access
Governing body
AITA is the recognised national body for Tennis in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for tennis. State associations under AITA run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- 19th century England
- Olympic
- Yes
- Category
- Racquet
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the tennis calendar in India.
- AITA Senior National Championship
The primary domestic tennis title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- AITA Junior & Sub-Junior National Championship
Age-group nationals that feed the Khelo India Talent Development scheme and the senior camp.
- Khelo India Youth Games & University Games — Tennis
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Tennis
Quadrennial multi-sport meet contested by state teams; state governments give cash awards, jobs and land grants to medallists.
- National Tennis Championships
All India Tennis Association's premier national singles and doubles championship.
International Events
Continental and world-level competitions where India competes in tennis.
- Olympic Games
Tennis is on the Olympic programme; qualification runs through AITA and the international federation's ranking events.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by AITA; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in tennis.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the tennis calendar outside the Olympic year.
- Maharashtra Open
India's only ATP Tour event, held annually in Pune.
- Wimbledon
The oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only grass-court Grand Slam.
- US Open
Hard-court Grand Slam held annually in New York.
Leagues
Franchise and professional leagues catalogued for tennis. Full season data, champions and schedule filters are available in the sidebar.
- International · Since 1996Maharashtra Open
India's only ATP Tour event, held annually in Pune.
- Domestic · Since 1946National Tennis Championships
All India Tennis Association's premier national singles and doubles championship.
- International · Since 1877Wimbledon
The oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only grass-court Grand Slam.
- International · Since 1881US Open
Hard-court Grand Slam held annually in New York.
- International · Since 1891French Open (Roland-Garros)
The premier clay-court Grand Slam, held annually in Paris.
- International · Since 1905Australian Open
First Grand Slam of the season, held in Melbourne.
- International · Since 1900Davis Cup
World Cup of men's tennis, contested by national teams.
International Players
Globally recognised tennis athletes to know outside India.
- Novak Djokovic (Serbia)24-time Grand Slam singles champion.
- Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)Multiple-time Grand Slam winner and former world No. 1.
- Iga Świątek (Poland)Multiple-time French Open champion and world No. 1.
- Viktor Axelsen (Denmark)Olympic and World badminton champion.
- Chen Meng (China)Olympic table tennis singles gold medallist.
Records
Where to find India's official tennis record book.
- Olympic medalsTracked
Individual and team Olympic medals for India in tennis are logged on the official IOC and IOA archives.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in tennis are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the AITA.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in tennis are maintained by the AITA.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for tennis and mirrored by AITA.
- National record holdersFederation register
AITA publishes the current senior, junior and sub-junior national records and updates them after every ratified event.
Career Options
Ways to build a career in tennis — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- Full-time professional on the world tour with federation and sponsor backing
- Coach and academy owner — federation certification pathways
- Umpire and line judge at ITF/BWF/ITTF-sanctioned events
- Racquet stringer, kit manufacturer and product tester
- College scholarships in India and the US on the university circuit
- Sports management, athlete representation and broadcast opportunities
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Government Schemes
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Common questions about tennis in India.
Who governs Tennis in India?▾
AITA is the recognised national federation for Tennis in India. State associations under AITA run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Tennis an Olympic sport?▾
Yes, Tennis is on the Olympic programme. Selection for India runs through AITA and the international federation's ranking events, and top athletes are typically funded through TOPS.
How do I start playing Tennis in India?▾
Join a school team under SGFI, a college team under AIU, or a private academy affiliated to your state association. From there, age-group state championships and Khelo India events are the standard route into the national pipeline.
What government schemes support Tennis athletes?▾
The core schemes are Khelo India (talent development stipends, scholarships and boarding at accredited centres), TOPS (funding for elite athletes preparing for the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games), and state-government cash awards, jobs and land grants for medallists. Federation-specific schemes may also apply.
Where can I train for Tennis?▾
Sports Authority of India (SAI) national centres of excellence, Khelo India accredited academies, state sports institutes and private academies registered with the state association are the standard training venues. The Academies section on this page lists options.
How are Indian Tennis athletes selected for international events?▾
AITA runs selection trials — typically the senior national championship, a dedicated trial event, or ranking-based selection — and publishes the selection policy each season. Objective criteria (times, distances, ranking points, weight-class results) dominate at the elite level.
Tennis in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Tennis in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Tennis in Andhra Pradesh
- Tennis in Arunachal Pradesh
- Tennis in Assam
- Tennis in Bihar
- Tennis in Chhattisgarh
- Tennis in Goa
- Tennis in Gujarat
- Tennis in Haryana
- Tennis in Himachal Pradesh
- Tennis in Jharkhand
- Tennis in Karnataka
- Tennis in Kerala
- Tennis in Madhya Pradesh
- Tennis in Maharashtra
- Tennis in Manipur
- Tennis in Meghalaya
- Tennis in Mizoram
- Tennis in Nagaland
- Tennis in Odisha
- Tennis in Punjab
- Tennis in Rajasthan
- Tennis in Sikkim
- Tennis in Tamil Nadu
- Tennis in Telangana
- Tennis in Tripura
- Tennis in Uttar Pradesh
- Tennis in Uttarakhand
- Tennis in West Bengal
- Tennis in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Tennis in Chandigarh
- Tennis in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Tennis in Delhi
- Tennis in Jammu & Kashmir
- Tennis in Ladakh
- Tennis in Lakshadweep
- Tennis in Puducherry