The Indian tennis star ends the nation’s Grand Slam singles drought, entering the Roland Garros qualifiers on a Protected Ranking following her return from injury

Karman Kaur Thandi will be in action in the women’s singles qualifying draw of the French Open (Roland Garros) which got underway on Monday in Paris. She will face Harmony Tan in the first round of qualifying on Tuesday. Both players are unseeded.

Karman earned her spot in the elite qualification draw based on her Protected Ranking (PR) of 238, which secured her the 119th position on the official entry list. The Protected Ranking system helps players transition back into top-tier tournaments following an extended injury interruption, allowing the former India number 1 to claim her spot among the world’s best.

Karman’s journey back to peak competitive fitness highlights her immense dedication and the comprehensive support system at the Roundglass Tennis Academy in Chandigarh.

 “Roland Garros (French Open) for me is a reminder that setbacks don’t define you, the courage to return does,” says the Indian tennis player. “I’m arriving at Roland Garros with purpose, gratitude, and the belief that hard journeys create stronger competitors.”

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