Tennis player’s WhatsApp messages show she wanted to relocate to Dubai or Australia due to restrictions at home
Radhika Yadav, a 25-year-old national-level tennis player who was tragically shot dead by her father, had expressed her desire to move abroad and live independently, according to WhatsApp chats and accounts from close friends, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
Fresh revelations have emerged in the case of Radhika Yadav, the young tennis talent whose murder by her father shocked the nation earlier this week. Screenshots of her WhatsApp conversations and a video by her best friend Himanshika have shed light on the mental and emotional turmoil Radhika experienced at home.
In a WhatsApp chat from October 2024 with her coach Ajay Yadav, Radhika wrote, “Oct Nov Dec kuch bhi mereko nikalna hai idhar se thode time ke liye.” In another message, she confided: “Gharwale to theek hai lekin thode time rehna hai independently. Wanna enjoy life, idhar kaafi restrictions hai.”
Messages show Radhika felt stifled at home, dreamed of exploring life abroad, and had considered relocating to Dubai or Australia for freedom and career growth
Her friend Himanshika, in a video posted to Instagram, stated: “She felt suffocated at home. Her father made her life miserable.” Police say the contents of Radhika’s messages align with this testimony.
Radhika also discussed potential destinations for her move abroad. “China toh dekho khana peena will be an issue. Dubai, Australia waghera theek hai. Australia me family hai, Dubai me aap ho,” she wrote, expressing interest in pursuing courses or short-term relocation to gain personal freedom.
In one particularly telling message, Radhika revealed she had even spoken to her father about her plans but was discouraged: “But fir maine papa se baat ki toh mana kar rahe they sab sunke ki koi point nahi hai kitne hee bacchenge paise.”
The Delhi Police are currently reviewing the messages as part of their broader investigation. According to officials, the chats provide insight into Radhika’s struggle for autonomy and the domestic tensions that may have contributed to the tragic outcome.
The tennis community and general public have expressed grief and outrage over the incident, with many calling for deeper societal introspection on mental health, family control, and young women’s rights to independence.
