India’s rising tennis star Maaya Rajeshwaran continues her impressive run on the junior circuit, clinching the Singles title at the ITF J200 Gladbeck in Germany. The 16-year-old put on a dominant display throughout the week, culminating in a commanding 6-2, 6-4 victory over World Junior #174 Noelia Manta in the final.

This triumph marks Maaya’s maiden ITF Junior title on European clay, further establishing her credentials as one of the top junior prospects from India. It is also her 7th overall ITF Junior title, having now secured trophies across the J100, J200, and J300 levels

Scores:

• Round 1: defeated Sophie Triquart 6-2, 7-5
• Round 2: came from a set down to beat Masa Jankovic 5-7, 6-3, 6-2
• Quarterfinals: routed Sofie Hettlerova 6-0, 6-2
• Semifinals: breezed past Daphnee Mpetshi Perricard 6-2, 6-1
• Final: overcame Noelia Manta 6-2, 6-4 after trailing 1-4 in the second set

Maaya’s composure and court craft were on full display in the final, especially in the second set where she mounted a brilliant comeback from 1-4 down to seal the match in straight sets.

With her impressive performances on European soil, Maaya is steadily rising up the ITF junior rankings and making a strong case for herself among the world’s best juniors.