India, Oct. 12 -- Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi has made a significant breakthrough in Indian tennis, winning her maiden professional singles title at the ITF W35 Lagos tournament on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The 17-year-old defeated Spain's Celia Cervino Ruiz 6-4, 6-2 in the final, becoming the youngest Indian woman to win a singles title at the W35 level. In doing so, she surpassed a record held by former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza for 22 years.

Maaya's achievement draws a striking comparison with Mirza's breakthrough in 2004, when she won a title in Lagos, Nigeria, at the age of 17 years and 10 months. At 17 years and three months, Maaya broke that record by winning her title in Portugal. She also enjoyed success in doubles, partnerin...