15 year old Maaya Rajeshwaran delivered a spectacular performance to claim her maiden ITF J300 title at New Delhi defeating JR #115 Ekaterina Tupitsyna 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 in an intense final. This marks Maaya’s 6th ITF title overall, a significant milestone in her budding tennis career.
The week in New Delhi was nothing short of remarkable for Maaya, as she outclassed two seeded players, JR #60 Ada Kumru and JR #73 Eleejah Inisan, showcasing resilience and determination. In the final, despite a shaky start, Maaya fought back brilliantly after dropping the first set, dominating the decider to seal the victory.
Tournament Results
- Round 1: Defeated (4) Ada Kumru 6-1, 7-6
- Round 2: Defeated Manon Favier 6-0, 6-3
- Quarterfinals: Defeated Rada Zolotareva 6-3, 1-0 (RET)
- Semifinals: Defeated (2) Eleejah Inisan 6-4, 6-7, 6-2
- Final: Defeated Ekaterina Tupitsyna 3-6, 7-5, 6-2
Training at the prestigious Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain, Maaya’s partnership with coach Miguel Fragoso is already yielding results. Her remarkable run at New Delhi will elevate her to the top 65 in the ITF Junior rankings.
Adding to the excitement, Indian tennis fans at the venue were heard cheering for Maaya with chants of “Maaya, Maaya, What a Playa!” Their unwavering support played a crucial role in boosting her spirits during high-pressure moments.
Next up, Maaya will compete at the ITF J200 in Chandigarh, looking to carry forward her winning momentum.