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Maaya Revathi Aims for Junior Grand Slam Success After Bengaluru Run

Emerging Indian tennis player Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, 16, experienced a mixed week at the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 in Bengaluru, falling in singles but advancing to the doubles quarterfinals. She credits her development to early success in India and her ongoing training at the Rafa Nadal Academy. Revathi has a fond history with Bengaluru, having played her first-ever tournament there as a child. Her immediate focus is on preparing for clay courts and achieving success in the upcoming Junior Grand Slams.

Key Points: Maaya Revathi Targets Junior Grand Slams After ITF Bengaluru

  • Lost in singles but advanced in doubles at W100 Bengaluru
  • Trains at the elite Rafa Nadal Academy
  • Won Under-12 Nationals and a J300 title in Delhi
  • Bengaluru holds special significance in her early career
  • Focus is on gaining experience and physical growth
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"Immediate aim to do well in junior Grand Slams," says Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi

Emerging Indian tennis star Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi discusses her growth, Bengaluru connection, and Junior Grand Slam ambitions after the W100 event.

"The immediate aim is to do well in the Junior Grand Slams. - Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi"

Bengaluru, February 19

Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, an emerging tennis player from Coimbatore, is competing in the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026.

The 16-year-old faltered in the first round of the singles main draw, losing to fifth seed Polina Iatcenko in three sets, but paired up with compatriot and close friend Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty to defeat another Indian pair and advance to the Quarterfinals in the Doubles, according to a release.

Coming on the back of another appearances Mumbai and Pune, Maaya continues to make steady strides on the international tennis circuit, drawing from strong early foundations in India and elite training at the Rafa Nadal Academy.

Maya's tennis journey began at a young age in Coimbatore, with her parents encouraging her to take part in sports. Due to the availability of tennis academies closer to home, she decided to pursue tennis and what started as an extracurricular activity quickly turned into a professional sport.

"I started taking tennis more seriously when I was 10 years old. Winning the Under-12 Nationals in 2022 was an eye-opener; it made me feel that maybe I could do something with the sport because I was enjoying it and felt happy on court. And when I entered the ITF juniors, I had a 25-match winning streak, won four tournaments in a row, and reached major quarterfinals and semifinals. Winning the J300 in Delhi also brought me closer to the Grand Slams, so it had been a great start for me so far," she recalled.

At the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, Maaya has shown occasional signs of brilliance and remains confident in her game.

"I feel it's been a good period of positive growth. Right now, the focus is on amassing experience, competing against better players, and growing physically and mentally. Rankings and results will follow," she reflected on her recent outings in the country.

Expressing her fondness for the city of Bengaluru and noting its significance in her development, Maaya said, "My first-ever tennis tournament was in Bangalore, an Under-10 tournament. I lost in the first round, but I still had a lot of fun and stayed at the venue the entire day. "I've always liked playing in Bangalore. In the Under-14s, I had one of my better results here, and most of the times I've played these courts, it's been very good for me."

Ahead of the French Open, Maaya now plans to play on clay courts after her return to the Rafa Nadal Academy. "The environment is great at the Rafa Nadal Academy because you are surrounded by athletes, and I study there as well. It's turned into a second home. I will now look to play more on clay courts, with the French Open coming up. The immediate aim is to do well in the Junior Grand Slams," she stated.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's great to see Indian tennis getting such promising players. The fact that she's training at Nadal's academy speaks volumes. Hope she gets the right support system back home in India too. The doubles win shows good resilience!
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Priya S
As a fellow Bangalorean, love that she has a soft corner for our city! 🎾 Her story is a reminder for all Indian parents to encourage sports. Not every child needs to be an engineer or doctor. Wishing Maaya all the very best for the junior Slams!
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Rohit P
A 25-match winning streak in ITF juniors is no joke! That's some serious talent. But I hope the federation and her management don't put too much pressure on her. Let her develop at her own pace. The focus should be long-term, not just one or two tournaments.
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Vikram M
Training at the Rafa Nadal Academy is a huge advantage. Our players need that world-class exposure. More corporate trusts like KPB should come forward to sponsor such events in India. Good luck, Maaya! Make India proud on the clay courts.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while her journey is great, we've seen many juniors shine and then fade. The real test is the transition to the senior circuit. I hope she has a solid plan for that. The physical and mental grind is completely different. Wishing her the best, but cautious optimism is key.

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