TENNIS
Karman secures spot in French Open singles qualifying draw
India’s Karman Kaur Thandi on Monday secured her spot in the women’s singles qualifying draw for the French Open. She will face Harmony Tan in the first round of qualifying on Tuesday. Both players are unseeded for the qualifying draw.
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. Her participation officially ends India’s recent drought of representation in Grand Slam singles events.
“Roland Garros for me is a reminder that setbacks don’t define you, the courage to return does. I’m proud to carry India onto one of the sport’s biggest stages. Every athlete dreams of moments like this. I’m arriving at Roland Garros with purpose, gratitude, and the belief that hard journeys create stronger competitors. The road back wasn’t easy, which makes standing here even more rewarding,” she said.
-Team Sportstar
Published on May 18, 2026