Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi who has a ranking of 645 is only 15 years old, but her incredible achievements have already made waves in the tennis world
At the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series, the young Indian star Maaya Rajeshwaran maintained her incredible form and earned a spot in the semifinals on Friday at the esteemed Cricket Club of India. Her reputation as one of India’s most promising young talents has been further solidified by her triumphs over opponents with higher rankings.
Who is tennis player Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, biography, age, parents, school, coach, WTA ranking, hometown birth place and Instagram
15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran was born in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on June 12, 2009 but her height isn’t known. She was introduced to tennis practically by accident when she was eight years old, it was an after-school sport. She developed her early skills under the tutelage of former India No. 1 K.G. Ramesh before enrolling in the Pro Serve Tennis Academy.
Coming from a middle-class family, her father Rajeshwaran works for Mondelez India Foods Ltd., while her mother Revathi is a homemaker. Her father Rajeshwaran played competitive cricket and volleyball.
Maaya Rajeshwaran's performance at the WTA 125 L&T Mumbai Open is just so inspiring & impressive! At just 15 years old, she's showing great composure and skill against some experienced players💪🏽. Let's keep it rolling 💪🏽💪🏽🇮🇳 . pic.twitter.com/I7vaKk5G2a
— Rohan Bopanna (@rohanbopanna) February 7, 2025
Over the previous five years, coach Manoj Kumar has played a significant role in bettering her game.
Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi came into the L&T Mumbai Open unranked but now holds the 645th spot after she marched into the semifinals of the WTA 125K tournament at the Cricket Club of India.
Current rankings. ITF Junior Ranking (03 February 2025) 60. Career-high rankings. ITF Junior Ranking (20 January 2025) 56
Maaya Rajeshwaran career
Maaya Rajeshwaran has had a very motivating tournament journey. She defeated World No. 434 Jessica Failla of the United States (7–6(9), 1–6, 6–4) after defeating World No. 264 Nicole Fossa Huergo of Italy in a fierce three-setter (6–3, 3–6, 6–0). Her accomplishment of being the youngest Indian player to ever earn a WTA point with these victories is a testament to her talent and promise.
Maaya has taken full use of her opportunity at the WTA 125 event, which is the second-highest tier in professional women’s tennis, right after the WTA Tour, after being granted a qualifying wildcard by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association.
Some of the greatest players in history, like as her idols Serena Williams and Aryna Sabalenka, have been compared to her style of play. The tennis community has taken notice of Maaya’s ability to construct points with accuracy, whether she is rushing the net with confidence or dominating from the baseline.
She displayed maturity well above her years when she defeated Belarus’s World No. 225 Iryna Shymanovich 6–4, 6–1 in her main-draw first match.
Her career was enhanced with a training session at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, which resulted in a one-year contract at the esteemed establishment. This month, she plans to move to Spain in order to advance her training.