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Indian Consulate honours Ronit Karki after Wimbledon run
Ronit achieved his career high ranking of 49 in April 2025, and his highest ITF junior ranking is world No. 18.
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Rwittika Chakraborty
- Wed, 28, Jan 2026
- 07:36 EST
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Ronit Karki / Instagram/@ronit.carkey
Ronit Karki was honoured by the Indian Consulate in New York on the occasion of India's 77th Republic Day for his achievements in tennis, including his display in the 2025 Wimbledon Boys' Singles Final, where he was the runner-up.
The award was presented by the Consul General of India in New York, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, and accepted by the tennis star’s father, Trilok Karki.
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The certificate presented to Ronit by the Indian Consulate in New York read,
“His commitment to the sport, marked by perseverance, skill, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, has earned him recognition as an inspiration to aspiring athletes around the world and has brought immense pride to the Indian American community."
The Consulate recognized the outstanding achievements and contributions of the 2nd generation Indian diaspora members across diverse fields, felicitating Mr. Ronit Karki and Ms. Jiya Jadhav for their commendable accomplishments.@MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @IndianDiplomacy… pic.twitter.com/qbGbodWZke
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) January 26, 2026
Born in the United States, Ronit, along with his family, resides in New Jersey.
The Karki family hail from Jabuka village in the Pangkhu area of Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.
Ronit, a graduate from Stanford University, won the ITF Junior J300 Barranquilla doubles title with partner Jack Satterfield in January 2025. He reached the second round of the Roland Garros Junior Championships in June last year.
Ronit achieved his career high ranking of 49 in April 2025, and his highest ITF (International Tennis Federation) junior ranking is world No. 18. He previously won the Gold Ball at the 2023 USTA Winter Nationals for Boys 18 and the 2024 Easter Bowl Boys 18 doubles.
Ronit has been a U-14, 16, 18, and U.S. national champion, along with being a USTA Under 18 national champion.
His elder sister, Naomi Karki, also plays junior-level tennis for the United States.
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