India, Dec. 3 -- By Utkarsh Rathour

New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, a rising star on the Indian tennis circuit, hails from Hyderabad. The 23-year-old star made her Billie Jean King Cup debut in Pune earlier this year, where she won all five matches (including three against higher-ranked players) to help India qualify for the playoffs.

With her consistent performances, Shrivalli became only the third Indian women's player (after Sania Mirza and Ankita Raina) to win the Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award for Asia/Oceania.

Speaking to ANI, Shrivalli opened up about her journey into the tennis circuit. The 23-year-old said that she got into the sport because of "pretty dresses".

"My tennis journey has been quite ...