Lalita Devarakonda
From Hyderabad courts to Division I tennis
I started playing in Hyderabad, and every step since has taught me something about tennis and myself. Here I share match stories, training tips and honest guidance for Indian juniors chasing US college scholarships.
Achievements
Highlights from the court
No. 9
All-India junior ranking
No. 420
ITF junior high ranking
No. 35
All-India Women's high ranking
2x
Second-Team All-Big West doubles
Latest from the blog
Match stories and recruiting notes
Honest accounts from the courts, plus practical guidance on the college path from Hyderabad.
From Hyderabad to Long Beach: Getting a US Tennis Scholarship
How one junior route from Hyderabad led to a Division I roster, and what I'd tell my younger self about the process.
What Winning the Big West Championship Taught Me
Team lessons from the 2019 title run and why the locker room mattered as much as the match points.
Guide for Indian Juniors: Rankings, UTR & Recruiting
A plain-language guide to rankings, UTR and the steps that matter when you start contacting college programs.