Ankita Raina Advances to Quarterfinals at ITF Tournament in New Delhi

India, 2 January 2026 — Ankita Raina advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITF Women's Tennis Tournament in New Delhi, showcasing her formidable skills on home ground. The Indian tennis player defeated Russia's Anastasia Gasanova in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, during their match on Monday. Raina, currently ranked 197th in the world, exhibited strong performances in both her serve and return games.

The tournament, part of the ITF Women's Circuit, offers players an opportunity to gain crucial ranking points. It is being held at the R.K. Khanna Tennis Complex, a prominent venue for tennis in India. Raina's victory adds to her recent string of successful outings in international competitions.

This win marks an important step in Raina's ambition to break into the top 100 rankings. Her progress in this tournament is being closely watched by tennis enthusiasts in India, as she is one of the country's leading female tennis players.

The next challenge for Raina will be against Japan's Mayo Hibi in the quarterfinals, which promises to be a competitive encounter. The tournament is ongoing, with the finals scheduled for the weekend.