Who Was Radhika Yadav? All You Need To Know About The 25-Year-Old State Level Tennis Player Killed By Her Father In Gurugram

A shocking incident has emerged from Gurugram as Tennis player Radhika Yadav has reportedly been shot by her father in Sector 57 of Sector 56 police station area. The incident occurred at 2:00 pm on July 10, Thursday. According to a report of Dainik Jagran, Yadav's father fired three bullets to kill her as the reason was over a fight about making a reel.

The report went on to claim that the Sector 56 police station is currently investigating the matter as the cops immediately reached their house after the incident transpired. The people of neighbourhood informed the police about the matter, prompting them to conduct investigation.

The father is reportedly being questioned as the report claimed that he committed the crime with a licensed pistol. A host of media reports stated that the 25-year-old athlete was rushed to a private hospital in serious condition but the doctors could not revive her.

Station House Officer Rajendar Kumar, belonging to Sector 56 police station said, as quoted by The Hindustan Times:

We received a call from the hospital regarding a woman admitted with gunshot wounds. By the time we arrived, she had passed away. Statements from family members confirmed that the father was responsible."

Who Was Radhika Yadav?

The youngster was born on March 23, 2000, she had climbed the International Tennis Federation (ITF) women’s doubles rankings, reaching a career-best of 113 as of November 4, 2024.

She also held the fifth position in the Haryana women’s doubles rankings. Known for her agility, tactical intelligence, and relentless work ethic, Radhika had competed in multiple national and international tournaments. She was considered one of India’s emerging talents in doubles, alongside players like Poorvi Bhatt and Thaniya Sarai Gogulamanda.

She took part in matches against the likes of Viswanadh Harshini, Bougrat Maelys, Sun Yifan, Maruri Suhitha, and Mashabayeva Dilnaz. Yadav likely had a promising career in front of her but that has been evaporated.