Indian tennis continues its encouraging climb on the global stage, with fresh milestones in both singles and doubles according to the latest ATP and WTA rankings released on 14 July 2025.
Young names are breaking new ground with career-high rankings, while established players maintain upward momentum, reflecting the broader strength and depth emerging in Indian tennis.
New Career-Highs Signal a Promising Future
A group of young Indian players have reached new personal bests this week, highlighting their steady progress on the professional tour:
Singles
- Karan Singh breaks into the ATP Top 450, moving up to a career-high #434. Singh has shown solid form this season, building on his ITF successes and adapting well to Challenger-level competition. He won M15 in Tunisia, this was Karan’s second title after winning at M15 Tehran earlier this year and he won it comfortably in straight sets.
- Vaishnavi Adkar achieves a new career-best of #582 in the WTA rankings. The 21-year-old has had a consistent run on the ITF Women’s Circuit, collecting valuable points and experience.
- Manas Dhamne, one of India’s brightest teenage prospects, climbs to #709. His rise reflects a series of promising performances in recent junior-to-pro transition events.
- Tanisha Kashyap also reaches a milestone, touching #860. Kashyap’s improvement comes after back-to-back ITF quarterfinal appearances.
Doubles
- Siddhant Banthia continues his impressive run, reaching a career-high #158 in ATP doubles rankings. Banthia’s results this season on the Challenger circuit underline his growing reputation as a reliable doubles specialist. Siddhant Banthia & Alexander Donski had gone down in the semifinal against the top seeds at Iasi Open 🇷🇴
- Riya Bhatia makes her debut inside the WTA Doubles Top 250, climbing to #227. This marks a major step forward for Bhatia, whose focus on doubles is starting to pay off. Riya and Elena had finished runner up at the W50 event in Corroios Seixal
These new highs illustrate the strong pipeline of Indian talent progressing through international tennis tiers a mix of youth, resilience, and growing tactical maturity.
Indian Number Ones: Steady Gains Across Categories
Beyond new personal records, India’s top-ranked players have also seen positive movement this week:
- Men’s Singles (MS): Sumit Nagal, the country’s No.1, rises 9 places to #287. The jump reflects Nagal’s return to form on the Challenger circuit and signals a push toward regaining a place closer to the Top 200.
- Men’s Doubles (MD): Yuki Bhambri edges upward by 6 spots to #29, maintaining his status as India’s leading doubles player and consolidating his place among the world’s elite.
- Women’s Singles (WS): Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, India’s highest-ranked woman in singles, gains 2 places to reach #320. Her steady ascent this season showcases her growing consistency.
- Women’s Doubles (WD): Prarthna Thombare makes the biggest leap among Indian leaders, moving up 15 places to #129. Thombare’s climb comes after a series of strong results on the ITF and Challenger circuits, hinting at a return to the Top 100 she once approached. The Indo-Dutch duo put up a strong fight but went down to the 4th seeds 🇺🇸Ivana Corley/Carmen Corley 6-7 3-6 in the final
Broader Impact and What’s Ahead
The new rankings mirror a broader trend: Indian players are becoming more competitive on international tours, and not only in singles. The rise of doubles specialists like Yuki Bhambri and Siddhant Banthia points to a clear strategy of targeting opportunities in team formats, where Indian players have historically found success.
For younger players like Manas Dhamne and Karan Singh, breaking new ground in the ATP rankings is an encouraging sign of India’s next generation stepping up. Similarly, in women’s tennis, the steady improvements of Vaishnavi Adkar, Tanisha Kashyap, and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty add depth beyond the top few.
This momentum comes at a critical time: with more Indian representation in Challenger and ITF finals, the next goal will be consistent Grand Slam and Tour-level main draw appearances.
📝 Summary of Key Movements (14 July 2025)
| Category | Player | New Rank | Change |
| 🇮🇳 MS No.1 | Sumit Nagal | #287 | ↑ by 9 |
| 🇮🇳 MD No.1 | Yuki Bhambri | #29 | ↑ by 6 |
| 🇮🇳 WS No.1 | Shrivalli Bhamidipaty | #320 | ↑ by 2 |
| 🇮🇳 WD No.1 | Prarthna Thombare | #129 | ↑ by 15 |
This week’s ranking update offers a snapshot of Indian tennis on the rise: a mix of experienced hands pushing closer to the top and young names breaking barriers. From Sumit Nagal’s steady climb to Siddhant Banthia’s doubles rise, and from Karan Singh to Vaishnavi Adkar, the picture is clear: Indian tennis is building momentum, with eyes firmly set on bigger stages.
As the summer hard-court swing approaches, the next few months could bring even more breakthroughs and possibly, new national milestones.
