With "Resilience, Determination, Self-Belief", Karman Kaur Thandi Confident Of Overcoming Every Obstacle In Life

In a career filled with injuries, India's tennis sensation Karman Kaur Thandi battled through many obstacles to make a name for herself in the sport. At the age of 20, Karman reached a career-best singles rank of 196 in 2018 and became only the sixth Indian woman to have cracked the top 200 of the WTA. However, the fate had other plans in store as the world got hit by COVID-19 and all the activities were put on hold. Later in 2022, Karman bounced back in style and became India's No 1 ranked women's singles tennis player.

Recently, the 25-year-old star opened up about the challenges that she faced in her career and also revealed how she overcame all the problems.

"There have been numerous obstacles that I have overcome. But most importantly, I have been reminded of the resilience, the determination, and the strength that guided me through every step in my journey and having a family, who is there with my through thick and thin. So, growing up watching all this has really made me what I am today. Because from a very young age, I was taught the value of education and self-belief that no matter what, if I believe in myself, I can overcome every obstacle in my life. I must say that these values have been the foundation of my journey," Karman told NDTV.

On being asked about her biggest support, Karman said, "My parents, my brother, and of course, Adi sir (Aditya Sachdeva). I had joined him when I was very young and it has been a long, long journey. He is like a family and a father-figure to me. He is not just a tennis coach but also a mentor to me. He knows my routines."

Karman tied knot with Indian hockey star Gurjan Singh in November, 2023. Talking about her married life, Karman stated that marrying a sportsperson really