Laura pigossi

Delhi Lawn Tennis Association: India's top singles stars Ankita Raina and Rashmika Shrivalli Bhamidipaty will headline the home challenge at the ITF W50 tournament, where Karman Kaur Thandi will return to competitive tennis after a one-year break.

Known for her fighting spirit, a gritty Ankita, ranked 286 in the world, had moderate results in the 2024 season and would aim to do better. She had done well on the ITF circuit, making four semifinals and several quarterfinals.

Rashmika, India's number three singles player, will also aim for a good start to the season after ending the year 2024 with two ITF finals towards the end of the year.