About Lalita
From Hyderabad courts to Division I tennis
I started playing in Hyderabad, and every step after that taught me something different about tennis and myself. This is the path so far, told plainly.
Career timeline
Four stages, one path
Hyderabad
Learning the game on local courts and building the foundation for everything that followed.
Indian circuit
Competing in the Indian junior and women’s circuits, where rankings showed the scale of the work ahead.
Long Beach State
Playing Division I college tennis from 2017–21 and earning Big West honors and a championship team season.
St. John’s and today
Completing a Master’s in Sports Management at St. John’s (2021–23), then continuing the path. Current role: [FILL IN].
Student-athlete life
Balancing court and classroom
College tennis asks you to manage your game, your classes and everything in between. I learned that one day at a time.
Rankings and recruiting can feel confusing from India. I’ll share what I learned, while being clear about what worked for me, so the next generation of Indian juniors has a clearer map of the US path.
Why I share this
To make the American collegiate tennis route more understandable for Indian juniors, coaches and families, drawing on my own playing and academic experience.