Indian Tennis Star Ankita Raina Advances in ITF Event

India, 15 December 2025 — Indian tennis player Ankita Raina has advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITF W60 event in Pune. Raina defeated Japan's Kyoka Okamura 6-4, 6-3 in the second round on Thursday. The tournament is part of the ITF Women's World Tennis Tour and is being held at the Balewadi Stadium.

Raina's performance has been noteworthy as she aims to improve her ranking on the international circuit. This victory marks an important step as she seeks to gain crucial ranking points and boost her confidence ahead of the upcoming WTA events.

The ITF event in Pune provides a platform for emerging and established players to compete and enhance their skills. Raina, currently ranked 180th in the world, is the highest-ranked Indian woman in the tournament.

The competition continues through the weekend, with Raina set to face Russia's Valeria Savinykh in the quarterfinals. Her progress in this tournament is being closely watched by Indian tennis fans and sports analysts alike.