Profile: Rushmi Chakravarthi
With 45 ITF Women's Circuit to her name, Rushmi Chakravathi is no stranger to international tennis and all the expectations and pressure that come as a baggage with it. Having turned professional in 2006, Rushmi also has the required experience to handle the any possible situation in a responsible manner.
Rushmi Chakravarthi's Profile:
Sport: Tennis
Right-handed
Age: 34
About Rushmi Chakravarthi:
With 45 ITF Women's Circuit to her name, Rushmi Chakravathi is no stranger to international tennis and all the expectations and pressure that come as a baggage with it. Having turned professional in 2006, Rushmi also has the required experience to handle the any possible situation in a responsible manner.
A hard-hitting player, Rushmi's strength according to some lies in her two-handed backhand which she used to good effect. She has developed it to menacing effect over the years and having taken to the sport at an age of eight, has mastered the art of playing in both singles and doubles categories.
A wildcard entrant into the London Olympics, Rushmi will partner Sania Mirza in the women's doubles category. The dup have previously played together and managed to secure the bronze medal in the 2010 Commonwealth Games. While London Olympics will be a completely different prospect with alien conditions and tougher opponents, ruling Rushmi out completely may be a mistake many are not willing to make in the run-up to the Games.
Other facts about Rushmi Chakravarthi:
Turned pro in 2006, during the course of WTA Tour Sunfeast Open
Hails from Hyderabad in southern India.
Firmly believes that her understanding on the court with Sania is second to none. (Read report here)
Reportedly did not have a keen interest in tennis as a child but developed it over the years.