She has already received financial support of Rs 15 lakh, which is helping her expand her horizons on the massively expensive circuit.
The 21-year-old recalled her meeting with Sports Authority of Gujarat DG Sandeep Pradhan to pursue her case for a sponsorship but how it brought her face to face with the man who is now the Prime Minister of India.
She explained to Modi how tough it was for a tennis player to compete in a sport, which demands extensive and expensive traveling.
“He gave me a patient hearing. I told him that I am India's number one player and the first from Gujarat to achieve it but still struggle to get sponsors.
I can't travel much due to financial constraints. He promised me that something would be done. And within a month I got a cheque of Rs 5 lakh and now all my travel expenses are taken care of,” Ankita said.
