Here is the updated article featuring the detailed group stage performance and her latest victory in the semi-finals.
Jensi Kanabar Sweeps Into Australian Open U14 Final
Indian tennis sensation Jensi Dipakbhai Kanabar is one win away from history at the 2026 Australian Open Asia-Pacific Elite 14 & Under Trophy. The Junagarh-born prodigy has reached the final at Melbourne Park without dropping a single set, punctuated by a clinical semi-final victory today.
Semi-Final Mastery
Facing Japan’s Aoi Yoshida in the semi-finals, Kanabar showed nerves of steel. After a tight opening set that went to a tiebreak, the Indian star accelerated in the second to secure her place in the title match.
- Result: Jensi Kanabar (IND) d. Aoi Yoshida (JPN) 7-6(3), 6-2
Perfect Group Stage Performance
Kanabar dominated Group A, finishing at the top of the table with a flawless 3-0 record. Her path to the knockout stage featured victories over the region’s most promising young talents:
| Opponent | Country | Score |
| Shivali Gurung | 🇳🇵 Nepal | 6-4, 6-2 |
| Jinyu Zhou | 🇨🇳 China | 7-5, 6-4 |
| Jocelyn Ke | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 6-0, 6-1 |
Key Stat: Kanabar has won 8 consecutive sets in Melbourne, showcasing the baseline consistency that has become her trademark during this tournament.
Tomorrow: The Championship Final
Jensi will take on home-court favorite Musemma Cilek (Australia) in the final tomorrow. While Cilek will have the backing of the local Melbourne crowd, Kanabar enters the match as the form player of the tournament, looking to bring the elite junior trophy home to Gujarat.
