Tennis is a global sport and Mysore has been producing talented tennis players from time to time who have gone on to represent the country in different levels.

One such player who has made her mark in the International level in the junior girls section is city’s Dhruthi T. Venugopal.

She has represented India in the junior level and presently taking part in the women’s circuit. Dhruthi has been consistently performing well in the ITF Tournaments.

Recently taking part in the $10,000 ITF Women’s Tennis Tourney in Grand Baie La Croisette Mary Pierce Indian Ocean Series in Mauritius from June 22 to 28, 2015, Dhruthi performed well. Teaming up with Snehadevi S. Reddy of India, she won the runner-up spot in the women’s Doubles event. Ilze Hattingh & Madrie Le Roux beat Dhruthi and Snehadevi 6-2, 6-4 in the final and clinched the title. Dhruthi is our ‘Star This Week.’

In the Women’s Doubles semi-final Dhruthi and Snehadevi beat Stamatia Fafalicou (Ger) & Jasmin Jebawy (Ger) 6-1, 6-0 to progress to the title round.

In the Women’s Singles, third seeded Dhruthi lost to South Africa’s Madie Le Roux 2-6,2-6 in the first round.

Dhruthi has been performing well in the International ITF circuit and National level tournaments. Dhruthi is the daughter of Venugopal and Vanamala of our city who encourage her to the maximum. Dhruthi trains in Pune and is coached by Sandeep Kirtane. Dhruthi is presently ranked No. 6 in the country and No.2 in the State in the women’s section.

She has represented India in the junior section and has also played in the Australian Open Junior Girls event. Dhruthi is an attacking player with a double handed backhand and is quite consistent in her performances in the women’s ITF circuit representing the country.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / Sunday – June 28th, 2015