Coimbatore teen Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi breaks Sania Mirza’s 22-year-old record

Maaya defeated Spain’s Celia Cervino Ruiz 6-4, 6-2 in the final to clinch the singles title, marking a significant milestone in her young career.

The 17-year-old from Coimbatore became the youngest Indian woman to win a singles title at the ITF World Tennis Tour’s W35 level or above, surpassing Sania Mirza’s record. Mirza had won a title at this level in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2004, aged 17 years and 10 months, while Maaya achieved the feat at 17 years and three months.

Maaya’s victory was particularly impressive as she came through qualifying and won the singles title without dropping a set in the main draw. She also captured the doubles crown with Ukraine’s Yelyzaveta Kotliar, completing a memorable double-title performance.

The achievement marks a significant milestone in the young player’s transition from junior tennis to the professional circuit. Sania Mirza remains an inspiration to Maaya, whose breakthrough has raised hopes for the future of Indian women’s tennis.