University of Rhode Island

2023-24 (Sophomore)

• Went 2-6 in singles play, including a victory in her lone match at No. 5
• Had a 6-13 mark in doubles play while teaming with Ava Grnja (3-2), Blake Rothchild (2-7), Steph Hylton (1-3) and Klara Nelander (0-1)
• Teamed with Blake Rothchild to go 1-3 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame Women's Collegiate Invitational (9/15-9/17)

• Joined the team before the start of the Spring semester
• Was 2-5 in singles play, all at the No. 6 spot
• Was 10-3 in doubles play, including a 10-2 mark when paired with Nikki Fernando at No. 3 

• Born Sept. 27, 2004
• Daughter of Gopal and Seena Shanker
• Has one sister, Parvathi
• Her sister plays collegiate tennis for Navy
• Attended Justin-Siena High School, where she competed in tennis and track & field
• Chose Rhode Island because of the majors in Chinese and International Studies and Diplomacy
• Enjoys reading, listening to music and watching movies
• Favorite athlete is Roger Federer
• Majoring in Chinese and International Studies and Diplomacy
• Would like to become a diplomat or ambassador