Episode 15. 75 Legendary women of India - Rita Davar
The only player from India in Wimbledon 1952, Rita Davar became the first-ever Indian tennis player to make it to the finals of a grand slam. Know the legend in Newsbharati"s exclusive video;
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On the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, NewsBharati has come up with an initiative to celebrate India's Independence. We have tried to attempt to introduce 75 Legendary Women of India who have made immense contributions in their respective fields.
In the world of tennis, Sania Mirza, Leander Paes, are known names. But do you know Rita Davar who became a tennis sensation in 1950s?
Being the only player from India in Wimbledon 1952, she had never won a national championship before and saw herself competing in the prestigious event.
Later, the 17-year-old became the first-ever Indian tennis player to make it to the finals of a grand slam in the singles category! The next four years saw Davar in her prime. She was India's first heroine of tennis on the global stage who vanished in thin air.
Newsbharati remembers Rita Davar
