Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi? 15-year-old from Rafael Nadal's academy shines at Mumbai Open
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi? 15-year-old from Rafael Nadal's academy shines at Mumbai Open

Firstpost  

15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi stunned everyone with her performance at the 2025 WTA 125 L&T Mumbai Open, reaching the semifinals and drawing comparisons to Sania Mirza. At the 2025 WTA 125 L&T Mumbai Open, 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi has taken the tennis world by storm, cementing herself as one of the brightest young stars in Indian tennis. Mirza’s name has become synonymous with Indian tennis, and for many young players like Rajeshwaran Revathi, the former World No. “That’s where it all ends.” As Rajeshwaran Revathi continues to develop, it’s clear that India has a new tennis star in the making, and the future looks bright for this rising star.

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Rafael Nadal keeps a close watch on India's 15-year-old prodigy Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rafael Nadal keeps a close watch on India's 15-year-old prodigy Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi

Hindustan Times  

Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi is one of the most promising prospects in Indian tennis and she continued her journey upwards in the professional world of tennis as she began her training at the Rafael Nadal Academy in Manacor, Mallorca. Rafael Nadal watches on as 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi of India practices at the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca. If fans wanted …

Rafael Nadal keeps a close eye on 15-year-old India sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rafael Nadal keeps a close eye on 15-year-old India sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran

India Today  

Rafael Nadal watched Maaya Rajeshwaran closely as the 15-year-old Indian tennis sensation sweated it out at the Rafael Nadal Academy. 264 Nicole Fossa Huergo of Italy 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 in the first round, after which she beat America’s Jessica Failla, ranked 434th in the world, 7-6, 1-6, 6-4 to qualify for the main draw. 225 Iryna Shymanovich of Belarus with …

Teenage dream: fearless Maaya makes the tennis world sit up and take notice
1 month, 1 week ago

Teenage dream: fearless Maaya makes the tennis world sit up and take notice

The Hindu  

When Toni Nadal reaches out to say that he has been watching your game, following your on-court progress, and that he will be seeing you at the prestigious Rafa Nadal Academy soon, it’s not just any phone call. I play for the point, I stay in the moment, and that gets me through the pressure.” To take her game to …

Former World No. 21 speaks highly of India's newest tennis prodigy Maaya Rajeshwaran: 'She will have a bright future'
1 month, 1 week ago

Former World No. 21 speaks highly of India's newest tennis prodigy Maaya Rajeshwaran: 'She will have a bright future'

Firstpost  

Maaya Revathi Rajeshwaran has earned a name for herself with her brilliant performances in the recently-concluded WTA L&T Mumbai Open. Swiss tennis star Jil Teichmann has praised 15-year-old Maaya Revathi Rajeshwaran after facing her in the semi-final of the WTA L&T 125 Mumbai Open on Saturday. Teichmann heaps big praise on Maaya In an interview following the match on 8 …

Maaya will be the next superstar, says National tennis champion Vaidehi
1 month, 1 week ago

Maaya will be the next superstar, says National tennis champion Vaidehi

The Hindu  

Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi is currently making waves in Indian tennis, raising hopes and making many young girls dream big. Maaya, the 15-year-old girl from Coimbatore who sensationally entered the semifinals of the recent WTA 125 Mumbai Open, will be a bigger star than Sania Mirza, feels National tennis champion Vaidehi Chaudhari. She can do anything because she is just 15,” …

In Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, does India have its own tennis prodigy?
1 month, 1 week ago

In Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, does India have its own tennis prodigy?

Live Mint  

For a week in Mumbai, India’s city of dreams, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi took Indian tennis on a fantastical ride. As Maaya progressed through the WTA 125k, currently the biggest women’s tennis event in India, the nation got a look at its own teen prodigy. She then proceeded to defeat Iryna Shymanovich of Belarus, former top-50 player Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan …

Maaya Rajeshwaran's stellar Mumbai Open run ends after semi-final defeat
1 month, 1 week ago

Maaya Rajeshwaran's stellar Mumbai Open run ends after semi-final defeat

India Today  

Fifteen-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran’s breakthrough journey at the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series came to an end in the semifinals, as she fell to Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann on February 8. While Maaya showed glimpses of resistance, Teichmann’s superior court coverage and precise shot selection kept her in control, wrapping up the opening set with a powerful forehand winner. A Star in …

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran’s dream run ends with semifinal defeat to Jil Teichmann
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran’s dream run ends with semifinal defeat to Jil Teichmann

The Hindu  

A huge cry of ‘vamos’ echoed around the court while the fans, who had gathered to rally behind 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran, looked on in disbelief. Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann defeated India’s rising star 6-3, 6-1 to seal her spot in the summit clash of the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125 at the Cricket Club of India here on Saturday. READ | …

Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran, the Tennis Player in Mumbai Open Semis?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran, the Tennis Player in Mumbai Open Semis?

Deccan Chronicle  

Maaya Rajeshwaran, a young Indian tennis player, has been making waves on the national and international circuits with her outstanding performances. Breaking Barriers and Making History Maaya's success at the Mumbai Open is significant not only for her personal growth but also for Indian tennis. With determination, hard work, and a solid support system, Maaya Rajeshwaran could soon find herself …

Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran? 15-year-old prodigy, offered contract at Rafa Nadal academy, enters Mumbai WTA 125 semis
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran? 15-year-old prodigy, offered contract at Rafa Nadal academy, enters Mumbai WTA 125 semis

Hindustan Times  

At just 15 years old, Maaya Rajeshwaran is rapidly emerging as India’s next big tennis sensation. The young prodigy continued her stellar form at the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series, securing a spot in the semifinals on Friday at the prestigious Cricket Club of India. Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi in action at the WTA 125 event in Mumbai on Friday. …

Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran? 15-year-old tennis prodigy who reached WTA 125 semi-final
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran? 15-year-old tennis prodigy who reached WTA 125 semi-final

India Today  

At just 15 years old, Maaya Rajeshwaran has been making waves in the tennis world with her remarkable performances. The rising Indian star continued her sensational form at the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series, securing a place in the semifinals on Friday at the prestigious Cricket Club of India. A Star in the Making Given a qualifying wildcard by …

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: 15-year-old qualifier Maaya Rajeshwaran reaches semifinals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: 15-year-old qualifier Maaya Rajeshwaran reaches semifinals

The Hindu  

India’s 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran roared into her first WTA semifinal, knocking out Japan’s Mei Yamaguchi 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the L&T Mumbai Open 125 at the Cricket Club of India here on Friday. RELATED | From Coimbatore to Mallorca: Maaya Rajeshwaran’s bold leap into the world of professional tennis In the second, the 25-year-old hammered down a few aces on …

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: Maaya Rajeshwaran through to quarters as Zarina Diyas retires
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: Maaya Rajeshwaran through to quarters as Zarina Diyas retires

The Hindu  

An anxious parent, sitting in the top-most corner seat of the main gallery at Centre Court, finally broke into a smile when Kazakhstan’s Zarina Diyas retired due to illness during the sixth game of the second set. Maaya Rajeshwaran, only 15, advanced to her first quarterfinal with a 6-3, 3-2 scoreline in the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125 at the …

From Coimbatore to Mallorca: Maaya Rajeshwaran’s bold leap into the world of professional tennis
1 month, 2 weeks ago

From Coimbatore to Mallorca: Maaya Rajeshwaran’s bold leap into the world of professional tennis

The Hindu  

In her stunning run at the ongoing WTA 125 event in Mumbai — from the qualifiers to the second round — Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi has exuded confidence and displayed a fearless approach, which is rare for a 15‐year‐old playing just her fifth senior tournament. All three of Maaya’s opponents had been playing professional tennis on the senior circuit long before …

Maaya keen to hone her skill at the Rafa Nadal Academy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maaya keen to hone her skill at the Rafa Nadal Academy

The Hindu  

At 15, youngsters are generally in that phase where they are still figuring out what they want to do. She’s far from the average teenager and has already earned a scholarship to the prestigious Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain, and on Sunday made history by becoming the youngest Indian to earn a WTA point when she qualified for the singles …

WTA Mumbai Open: Teenager Maaya continues dream run, reaches second round; Ankita, Shrivalli progress
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Mumbai Open: Teenager Maaya continues dream run, reaches second round; Ankita, Shrivalli progress

The Hindu  

It was a busy day for the Indian players on the hard courts of the Cricket Club of India here on Tuesday. Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, 15, also continued her dream run as she progressed to the second round. Although Vaishnavi managed to win a game, she was unable to regain control of the match, and Ankita ultimately closed out the …

Indian sports wrap, January 21: WTA Mumbai Open to start on February 1
2 months ago

Indian sports wrap, January 21: WTA Mumbai Open to start on February 1

The Hindu  

TENNIS WTA Mumbai Open takes place from 1-9 February 2025 The fourth edition of the WTA Mumbai Open, organised by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association, will be held at the Cricket Club of India from February 1-9 2025. -Team Sportstar MOTORSPORT Atiqa Mir to race in World Series Karting India’s Atiqa Mir was picked by World Series Karting team …

Indian teenager, Maaya Rajeshwaran, 'offered one-year contract' to train at Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain
3 months ago

Indian teenager, Maaya Rajeshwaran, 'offered one-year contract' to train at Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain

Hindustan Times  

An up-and-coming potential star for the future of Indian tennis received a boost this week, as 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi received the opportunity to travel to Europe to continue her coaching, at the prestigious Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain. Rafael Nadal’s academy chooses a select group of players to travel to the recently-retired tennis legend's home at the island …

Sahaja Yamalapalli becomes third Indian women’s tennis player to win an ITF pro title
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sahaja Yamalapalli becomes third Indian women’s tennis player to win an ITF pro title

The Hindu  

For Sahaja Yamalapalli, the young tennis talent, finally, the moment of reckoning has arrived when she became only the third Indian women’s tennis player to win an ITF pro title when she clinched the honours in the SoCal Pro Series in the United States. “I feel this win shows my evolution as a tennis player is on the right track,” …

TENNIS | I am here to get the kids to the next level, says SDAT’s High Performance Director Sanjai
1 year, 1 month ago

TENNIS | I am here to get the kids to the next level, says SDAT’s High Performance Director Sanjai

The Hindu  

An Overseas Citizen of India, Sanjai Sundaram is crystal clear in his role and goal as High Performance Coach for tennis. Appointed by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu on an 11-month contract, Sanjai, born to parents hailing from Tamil Nadu, is eager to make the kids aged u-12 and u-14 raise their standards. Sanjai will visit the tennis centres …

Meet Theertha Shashank, young talent nurtured by Mirza duo
1 year, 9 months ago

Meet Theertha Shashank, young talent nurtured by Mirza duo

The Hindu  

The Mirzas—Imran and Sania—believe 21-year-old M. Theertha Shashank has the talent to make it big in professional tennis and needs to play more and more tournaments now. Shashank, who has been practising at Suresh Krishna Tennis Academy for the last few months, has also been visiting Sania Mirza Tennis Academy whenever Imran is in town. Fortunately, both he and Sania …

Sania Mirza, the shining light of Indian tennis
2 years ago

Sania Mirza, the shining light of Indian tennis

The Hindu  

Athletes are judged at roughly four stages in their lives. Like Julian Barnes writes in The Sense of an Ending, “history is that certainty produced at the point where the imperfections of memory meet the inadequacies of documentation.” The truly great athletes’ careers militates against this, and Sania Mirza, who recently called it quits at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis …

'Indian Sports Changed With Her': Indian Tennis Fraternity Reflects on Sania Mirza's Incredible Career
2 years, 1 month ago

'Indian Sports Changed With Her': Indian Tennis Fraternity Reflects on Sania Mirza's Incredible Career

News 18  

Sania Mirza played her last match on 21 February in Dubai in a one-sided thrashing in women’s doubles. One of the greatest tennis players to emerge from India or even South Asia, Mirza won six Grand Slams titles including three doubles and three mixed doubles crowns. “Amazing credit to her for what she has done for the sport, for people …

Sania Mirza retirement: Swiatek, Jabeur and others congratulate Indian tennis star on a glorious career
2 years, 1 month ago

Sania Mirza retirement: Swiatek, Jabeur and others congratulate Indian tennis star on a glorious career

The Hindu  

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza ended her 20-year-long tennis career at the WTA1000 event in Dubai on Tuesday. READ - Sania Mirza: A peerless legend leaves a lasting legacy The six-time Grand Slam champion received congratulatory messages on social media from the tennis world on a glorious career during which she also became the World No.1 in doubles. Today #IndianTennis …

Sania Mirza: A peerless legend leaves a lasting legacy
2 years, 1 month ago

Sania Mirza: A peerless legend leaves a lasting legacy

The Hindu  

She braved the odds and scaled the summit of excellence which few can even dare to dream of. Sania Mirza sharing her victory with her father Imran Mirza, mother Nasima and younger sister Anam at the SAAP stadium in Hyderabad on Feb 12, 2005. | Photo Credit: PTI The illustrious career of Sania and the indelible impact she has left …

Thank You Sania Mirza, Twitter Salutes after Indian Tennis Legend Retires
2 years, 1 month ago

Thank You Sania Mirza, Twitter Salutes after Indian Tennis Legend Retires

News 18  

Sania Mirza ended her magnificent 20-year-long career with a defeat in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/xNzIykOIqH— Mahesh Bhupathi February 21, 2023 End of an era!Today #IndianTennis bids it’s goodbye to the icon who became a role model and inspiration for millionsHappy retirement, @MirzaSania #SaniaMirza #Tennis pic.twitter.com/wgsTkfAe1N — Jhulan Goswami February 21, 2023 …

Sania Mirza Foresees Testing Times for Indian Women's Tennis After Swansong
2 years, 1 month ago

Sania Mirza Foresees Testing Times for Indian Women's Tennis After Swansong

News 18  

Sania Mirza said on Tuesday she does not see an Indian talent emerging at the top echelons of women’s tennis in the immediate future, but is hopeful that can change down the road. A former doubles world number one and six-time Grand Slam champion in doubles and mixed doubles, 36-year-old Mirza’s trailblazing journey has inspired countless young people from her …

WTA Dubai Duty Free championship | Sania Mirza ends career with first round defeat
2 years, 1 month ago

WTA Dubai Duty Free championship | Sania Mirza ends career with first round defeat

The Hindu  

A fairytale ending was not there but Sania Mirza bows out of international tennis after achieving unprecedented success and setting high benchmark for the next generation. Sania and her American partner Madison Keys lost 4-6 0-6 to the formidable Russian pair of Vernokia Kudermetova and Liudmila Samsonova in exactly one hour at the WTA Dubai event. Now settled in Dubai, …

History of tennis will be incomplete without you: Harbhajan Singh's tribute to Sania Mirza after her last Grand Slam match
2 years, 1 month ago

History of tennis will be incomplete without you: Harbhajan Singh's tribute to Sania Mirza after her last Grand Slam match

India Today  

Indian batter Shreyas Iyer, former Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis, and former spinner Harbhajan Singh heaped praise on Sania Mirza, who played her last Grand Slam match on Friday, January 27. After the 36-year-old Mirza played her last Grand Slam match, she was showered with wishes from every nook and corner of the sporting fraternity. A sporting icon 🙌 https://t.co/9zwPxcnnYq …

Sania Mirza bids adieu to Tennis, says Dubai Open to be her last professional assignment
2 years, 2 months ago

Sania Mirza bids adieu to Tennis, says Dubai Open to be her last professional assignment

The Hindu  

Tennis ace Sania Mirza, through a social media post on Friday, reveled her plans of retiring from professional Tennis at the conclusion of the Dubai Open in February this year. “As I get ready to play my last Australian Open 18 years after I played my first, and then the Dubai Open in Feb, I have so many emotions flashing …

Tata Open Maharashtra: 15-year-old Tennis Prodigy Manas Dhamne Gets Wildcard; Draws Announced
2 years, 2 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: 15-year-old Tennis Prodigy Manas Dhamne Gets Wildcard; Draws Announced

News 18  

Rising India star Manas Dhamne will be competing alongside the World No. 17 Marin Cilic and other global stars at the fifth edition of Tata Open Maharashtra as the 15-year-old tennis prodigy has been given a wildcard in the singles main draw of South Asia’s only ATP 250 event, taking place at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune from December 31 …

Son Took First Tennis Class Today: Sania Mirza after Winning Outstanding Achievement IOTY 2022 Award
2 years, 5 months ago

Son Took First Tennis Class Today: Sania Mirza after Winning Outstanding Achievement IOTY 2022 Award

News 18  

Tennis icon Sania Mirza got emotional as she recounted her journey while receiving the Outstanding Achievement CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2022 Award on Wednesday. “Tennis will always remain in me,” she said, as she received the award from Anurag Thakur, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports. I have a few more months of tennis in me…It’s time to pass …

Chennai Open: India’s No.1 singles player Ankita eyes glory at home after COVID-19 recovery
2 years, 6 months ago

Chennai Open: India’s No.1 singles player Ankita eyes glory at home after COVID-19 recovery

The Hindu  

As Ankita Raina – India's number 1 singles player – gears up for the biggest tournament on home soil, she will look for redemption after having a quiet season. “I am that one who has already played here before,” adds Raina, “When you face such players, especially in the first round, that's the best draw because they are trying to …

Sania Mirza bids adieu to Wimbledon with semifinal loss in mixed doubles
2 years, 8 months ago

Sania Mirza bids adieu to Wimbledon with semifinal loss in mixed doubles

The Hindu  

Trailblazing Indian tennis star Sania Mirza's swansong appearance at Wimbledon ended in a semi-final defeat to defending champions Neal Skupski and Desirae Krawczyk in the mixed doubles event at Wimbledon. Mirza and her Croatian partner Mate Pavic, seeded sixth, went down 6-4 5-7 4-6 to Skupski of Great Britain and American Krawczyk in two hours 16 minutes on Wednesday night. …

Wimbledon 2022: India's hopes stay alive as Sania Mirza and partner advance to second round of mixed doubles
2 years, 8 months ago

Wimbledon 2022: India's hopes stay alive as Sania Mirza and partner advance to second round of mixed doubles

India TV News  

India's veteran Sania Mirza along with her partner Mate Pavic advanced to the second round of the mixed doubles event on Friday. The 35-year-old Indian ace failed to get past the third round of the mixed doubles at Wimbledon last year and will still have a shot at glory this year as she managed to keep the hopes of the …

Wimbledon 2022: Here's list of Indian Tennis players who will participate in championship this year
2 years, 8 months ago

Wimbledon 2022: Here's list of Indian Tennis players who will participate in championship this year

India TV News  

Wimbledon 2022 which started on 27th June is the third Grand Slam tournament of the year with the Australia Open and French Open being the other two. With Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek being the favourites in this grass-court tournament, here are some Indian Tennis players from India who will participate in this year's championship: Sania Mirza: Veteran Sania Mirza …

Sania-Hradecka pair enters semifinals of Dubai Tennis Championships 2022
3 years, 1 month ago

Sania-Hradecka pair enters semifinals of Dubai Tennis Championships 2022

India TV News  

Highlights Sania is a past winner here, having lifted the title in 2013 with USA's Bethanie Mattek-Sands The 35-year-old Indian tennis star had earlier announced that 2022 would be her last season The Indo-Czech pair will face the winner between Shibahara-Shuai Zhang and Kichenok-Ostapenko Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Lucie Hradecka progressed to the semifinals of …

Sania Mirza set for return at Hobart International
5 years, 3 months ago

Sania Mirza set for return at Hobart International

India TV News  

Sania Mirza set for return at Hobart International The 33-year-old, who last played at China Open in October 2017, will team up with Ukraine's Nadiia Kichenok, the current world number 38. Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza on Thursday confirmed that she will be back to competitive tennis at Hobart International in January 2020, two years after taking a maternity break. …

Sanjana Sirimalla starts well in ITF tournament
5 years, 6 months ago

Sanjana Sirimalla starts well in ITF tournament

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s Sanjana Sirimalla started her campaign on a winning note in the Raja Narsimha Rao Memorial ITF Juniors Grade-4 Under 18 Boys & Girls Tennis Tournament being organised by the Telangana State Tennis Association at the SATS Tennis Complex at Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyderabad. Sanjana defeated countrywoman Raina Zaffar in straight sets, with a 6-2, 6-0 scoreline. The …

‘Mahak has to rise and play more games’
6 years, 5 months ago

‘Mahak has to rise and play more games’

The Hindu  

She is small, only 17, but engineered with a strong will. For coach Sajid Lodi, it was no surprise when Mahak Jain defended the women’s title in the Fenesta National Tennis Championship. “It was important to retain the confidence and to set an example for all youngsters that if you shift from junior circuit to the women’s, keep courage and …

Mirza: India has champions outside of cricket as well
8 years ago

Mirza: India has champions outside of cricket as well

Al Jazeera  

Doha, Qatar – Sania Mirza is India’s most successful female tennis player, having won six doubles Grand Slam titles and making it to the top of the doubles rankings in 2015. In an interview with Al Jazeera on the sidelines of the Qatar Total Open, the current women’s doubles world number seven talks about her journey to the top, Bollywood’s …

Sania takes Jafreen under her wings
11 years, 6 months ago

Sania takes Jafreen under her wings

The Hindu  

‘Against All Odds’ is the name of the to-be-released autobiography of India’s best-ever women’s tennis player Sania Mirza. True to the name, the famous Hyderabadi has decided to provide free training to another budding tennis player Shaik Jafreen, who represented India in the Deaflympics held in Sofia recently. Hearing impaired “Rarely, does one come across someone like Jafreen who despite …

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