Indian tennis prodigy Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi has etched her name into the history books, clinching the Girls’ Under-18 Doubles title at the prestigious Orange Bowl in Plantation, Florida. Often referred to as the “Fifth Grand Slam” for juniors, the Orange Bowl is one of the most coveted prizes in youth tennis.
Teaming up with Anastasija Cvetkovic, the duo delivered a clinical performance in the final to defeat the American pairing of James and Penickova with a scoreline of 7-5, 6-1.
Joining the Legends
By securing this title, Maaya joins an elite roll call of former Orange Bowl doubles champions who went on to become global icons. The victory places her in the company of:
- Kim Clijsters (Former World No. 1 and 4-time Grand Slam Champion)
- Madison Keys (US Open Finalist)
- Marketa Vondrousova (Wimbledon Champion)
- Alex Eala (US Open Junior Champion)
A Rankings Breakthrough
The triumph in Florida is set to provide a massive boost to Maaya’s professional trajectory. Following this victory, she is projected to climb from World No. 50 to No. 45 in the ITF Junior Rankings. This move into the Top 40 significantly improves her seeding for the upcoming 2026 Junior Grand Slams, including the Australian Open.
Match Summary
The final was a tale of two sets. Rajeshwaran Revathi and Cvetkovic showed immense composure in the first set, breaking late to take it 7-5. With the momentum firmly on their side, they dominated the second set, losing only one game to seal the championship in under 90 minutes.