The Cohort
Eight players. Six representing India. Two of Indian descent representing the United States. Each carrying a different version of the same question: what does a professional tennis career look like if you're from India -- or of India -- in 2026?
Representing India
Sumit Nagal
IND / Singles#286current(career-high: 68)
Career-high 68. Rebuilding year.
Yuki Bhambri
IND / Doubles#19current(career-high: 83)
Reinvented as doubles specialist at 32.
Rithvik Bollipalli
IND / Doubles#52current(career-high: 48)
ATP titles. Edge of Top 50.
Sriram Balaji
IND / Doubles#64current(career-high: 55)
16 Challenger titles. 3 this season.
Dhakshineswar Suresh
IND / Singles#457current(career-high: 400)
Davis Cup breakthrough. College system product.
Ankita Raina
IND / Singles#512current(career-high: 161)
India's No. 1 woman since 2018.
Indian Diaspora (USA)
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