Ohio State Career
- An Ohio State Scholar-Athlete
2020-21 (Freshman Season)
- 5-3 overall in singles, with 4-1 dual match mark
- Notched win in first collegiate singles match, defeating Northwestern’s Hannah McColgan Jan. 16 at the Michigan Invitational
- First dual singles victory was against Purdue Feb. 12
- Competed in two doubles matches at Michigan Invite, with a win over Wisconsin Jan. 18 with Madeline Atway
- An Ohio State Scholar-Athlete
Prior to Ohio State
- India 14U and 16U National Champion
- Ranked No. 1 in India in 14U and 16U
- Represented India in 2018 Junior Fed Cup
- Took part in WTA Future Stars at 14U
- Played in World Junior Team Tennis in 2016
- Road To Wimbledon finalist in 2016
- Reached high of No. 262 in ITF junior rankings
- Won eight ITF junior titles
- Was a swimmer before playing junior tennis and won a national gold medal in the 50 meter breaststroke
Personal
- Daughter of Suresh Kalita and Ruby Talukdar Kalita
- Has a younger brother, Yuvraj
- Plans to major in psychology and would like to earn a master’s in sports psychology to help others and young athletes pursue their goals
- Loves to draw, paint and cook Indian dishes and spend time with her family
- On why she chose Ohio State: “I chose Ohio state because it’s one of the best universities for both academics and athletics. I can shape up my career while bringing laurels to the prestigious university.”
