Who Was Radhika Yadav? Rising Tennis Star Shot Dead By Her Father In Gurugram
Last Updated: July 10, 2025, 20:00 IST
Radhika Yadav was considered one of the most promising doubles players in Indian women's tennis.
Radhika Yadav, 25, a state-level tennis player, was allegedly shot dead by her father at their residence in Gurugram's Sector 57. The incident occurred around 12 noon in the family's residence in Sushant Lok Phase-2, where Radhika Yadav's father allegedly fired five rounds from a licensed revolver. Three of the bullets struck Radhika Yadav after which she was rushed to a nearby private hospital in critical condition but succumbed to her injuries during treatment.
The accused has been taken into custody and the weapon used has been recovered. The father shot at Radhika Yadav during an argument over her decision to run a tennis academy, police said.
Who Was Radhika Yadav?
Radhika Yadav was considered one of the most promising doubles players in Indian women's tennis. On November 4, 2024, she reached her career-best ITF women's doubles ranking of 113, earning 10 international points- an impressive feat for a young athlete navigating both national and international competitions.
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Within Haryana's competitive tennis circuit, she was ranked #5 in women's doubles and her name was often mentioned alongside other emerging talents like Poorvi Bhatt (ranked 109) and Thaniya Sarai Gogulamanda (ranked 125). Known for her agility, on-court intelligence and relentless work ethic, Radhika Yadav earned respect not just for her skill but also for her discipline and sportsmanship.
Radhika Yadav's former coach, Manoj Bhardwaj, called her death a devastating loss. He said, 'She was focused, disciplined and immensely talented." view comments News india Who Was Radhika Yadav? Rising Tennis Star Shot Dead By Her Father In Gurugram Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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