New Delhi: Vaishnavi Adkar's impressive rise in Indian women's tennis has caught attention. At 21, she became the first Indian woman to enter a singles final of a W 100 ITF event since 2009, following in Sania Mirza's footsteps.
As she prepares to play in the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia Oceania Group 1) for the first time, Vaishnavi's performances will be closely watched. Her move to the Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy in Bengaluru has been a game-changer, with seasoned coach M Balachandran and a travelling physio providing guidance.
Vaishnavi credits the W100 event in Bengaluru for helping her realize her potential and believes her new base has given her the support she needed to improve. Her coach acknowledges the progress she's made, citing improved shot selection and power.
However, Vaishnavi is aware of the challenges that lie ahead, including the financial struggles many Indian players face. Her parents, who also support her younger sister Asmi's tennis career, understand the difficulties of managing finances and finding the right support.
