Himani Mor: Education, Career & Marriage to Neeraj, All You Need to Know

Last Updated:August 16, 2025, 16:21 IST

Himani Mor, former tennis star and wife of Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, has left tennis to pursue a career in sports business.

Neeraj Chopra (left) and Himani Mor (IG/neeraj____chopra/himani_mor_chopra)

Tennis star Himani Mor, who married two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra earlier this year, has taken a major turn in her professional journey, stepping away from the sport to pursue a career in sports business.

Himani, a former professional tennis player, chose to step away from the sport to concentrate on establishing her business venture.

In an interview with Dainik Bhaskar, Himani’s father, Chand Mor, disclosed that she had turned down a lucrative overseas offer.

Who Is Himani Mor?

Born on June 26, 1999, in Larsauli, Haryana, Himani is a former tennis player who studied at Little Angels School in Sonipat, the alma mater of Olympian Sumit Nagal as well, before earning her Bachelor’s degree from Miranda House, Delhi.

Himani went on to pursue a Master’s degree in Sports Management and Administration from the McCormack Isenberg School of Management in Amherst, Massachusetts, USA.

A sportsperson herself, Himani achieved her career-best national ranking in 2018, reaching 42nd in singles and 27th in doubles, as per the All India Tennis Association.

In her playing career, Himani emerged as one of Haryana’s leading women’s tennis players, spending 14 weeks inside the Top 30 of the AITA Women’s Doubles rankings in 2018.

Himani represented Delhi University at the national level as well and was part of the 2017 World University Games in Chinese Taipei.

According to her school’s website, Himani clinched a gold medal at the 2016 World Junior Tennis Championship in Malaysia.

As per her Women’s Tennis Association profile, Himani has played eight singles matches, winning three and losing five. Her brother, Himanshu, pursues tennis as well. 

Himani has served as a part-time assistant coach at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire and worked as a graduate assistant, managing the women’s tennis team at Amherst College.

Himani comes from a sporting family; both her parents played kabaddi, while her brothers pursued boxing and wrestling.

Himani and Neeraj tied the knot in January.

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