At just 13, Srishti Kiran from Bengaluru is emerging as one of India’s brightest tennis talents. Ranked No. 16 in the U-14 Girls category, she is preparing for the US junior circuit, including the Junior Orange Bowl in Florida this December.
Srishti played a key role in India’s first Asian Tennis Federation U-12 Girls’ Team Championship win in 2023, remaining unbeaten. She earned a place at Florida’s RPS Academy under world-renowned coach Gabe Jaramillo after being spotted at the Asian Tennis Federation’s Orange Ball program.
Starting tennis at four and a half at KSLTA, Bengaluru, Srishti won back-to-back AITA U-10 Championships. She credited her steady progress to her parents, mentors, and coaches in India and abroad. The support from KSLTA, particularly Sunil Yajaman, helped her grow in a nurturing environment.
Looking ahead, Srishti aims to excel at the Junior Orange Bowl and the IMG Academy International Tennis Championships. Her long-term goal is to become World No. 1, win a Grand Slam, and earn an Olympic medal for India. She also draws inspiration from Coco Gauff, studying her playing style to improve her own game.
